What does the name Concepta mean?

Concepta

Quick answerConcepta derives from the Latin "conceptus," meaning "conceived" or "conceived child," referring to the Immaculate Conception of Mary in Christian theology.

Irish · Girl · 3 syllables

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GenderGirl

US Rank#421

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Peak year1965

Syllables3

OriginIrish

LanguageIrish

CultureIrish

ReligionCatholicism

Letters8

Numerology5 Chaldean 9

Global rank#421

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Concepta

Concepta derives from the Latin "conceptus," meaning "conceived" or "conceived child," referring to the Immaculate Conception of Mary in Christian theology.

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Etymology

Concepta derives from the Latin "conceptus," meaning "conceived" or "conceived child," referring to the Immaculate Conception of Mary in Christian theology. The name is primarily used in Irish and Catholic communities, particularly in Ireland and among Irish diaspora populations, with notable historical use in the 20th century.

Concepta currently ranks #421 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.

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