Pacifica
Latin · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Pacifica
Pacifica derives from the Latin word "pacificus," meaning "peacemaking" or "peaceful," combining "pax" (peace) and "facere" (to make).
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Etymology
Pacifica derives from the Latin word "pacificus," meaning "peacemaking" or "peaceful," combining "pax" (peace) and "facere" (to make). The name is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Latin America and the Philippines, with historical significance as a feminine form applied to regions and territories symbolizing peace.
Pacifica currently ranks #16,450 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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