Epitacio
Greek · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Epitacio
Epitacio is a Spanish and Portuguese given name derived from the Greek word *epitaphios* (ἐπιτάφιος), meaning "funeral oration" or "pertaining to a tomb." It is primarily used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures, notably in Mexico and Brazil, where it gained historical prominence through Epitácio Pessoa, a Brazilian president (1919–1922).
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Etymology
Epitacio is a Spanish and Portuguese given name derived from the Greek word *epitaphios* (ἐπιτάφιος), meaning "funeral oration" or "pertaining to a tomb." It is primarily used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures, notably in Mexico and Brazil, where it gained historical prominence through Epitácio Pessoa, a Brazilian president (1919–1922).
Epitacio currently ranks #3,831 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1929.
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