Prudencia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Prudencia
Prudencia derives from the Latin word "prudentia," meaning wisdom, foresight, or prudence, and is the feminine form of the Latin adjective prudens.
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Etymology
Prudencia derives from the Latin word "prudentia," meaning wisdom, foresight, or prudence, and is the feminine form of the Latin adjective prudens. The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures and among Portuguese speakers, with roots in Christian virtue naming traditions where prudence was one of the cardinal virtues.
Prudencia currently ranks #4,927 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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