Crocifissa
Latin · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Crocifissa
Crocifissa derives from the Latin "crucifixus," meaning "crucified," and refers directly to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Etymology
Crocifissa derives from the Latin "crucifixus," meaning "crucified," and refers directly to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The name is used primarily in Italian Catholic communities and reflects deep religious devotion, particularly common among Italian families from the medieval period onward who named children after saints and sacred mysteries.
Crocifissa currently ranks #1,928 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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