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Patria

Quick answerThe name Patria derives from Latin "patria," meaning "fatherland" or "native country," rooted in the word "pater" (father).

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,951
TrendVintage
Peak year1990
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureHispanic/Iberian
Letters6
Numerology11 Chaldean 8
Global rank#15,951

Popularity over time

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

About the name Patria

The name Patria derives from Latin "patria," meaning "fatherland" or "native country," rooted in the word "pater" (father).

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Etymology

The name Patria derives from Latin "patria," meaning "fatherland" or "native country," rooted in the word "pater" (father). It emphasizes loyalty to one's homeland and has been used symbolically in various nationalistic contexts throughout history.

The name is primarily used in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with notable use in Latin America where it reflects patriotic ideals; it has also appeared in political and revolutionary contexts, such as the Cuban motto "Patria o Muerte" (Fatherland or Death).

Patria currently ranks #15,951 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.

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