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Felicidad
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The first name Felicidad is a Spanish variant of Felicia, the female counterpart of the Roman name Felicianus. Its direct translation is 'the Happy One', 'the Fertile One', 'the Successful One', or 'the Joyful One'.
What does the name Felicidad mean?
Felicidad is a Spanish derivative of Felicia, which traces back to the ancient Roman name Felicianus. Translated, the name means 'the Happy One', 'the Fertile One', 'the Successful One', or 'the Joyful One'. The roots of the name lie in Latin, where it is derived from the term felix, meaning 'successful', 'fertile', 'bringing happiness', and 'happy'. In Roman mythology, Felicitas was the goddess of luck. In colloquial Spanish, the name is also interpreted as 'the Luck'. Other variants include Felixina, Feliciana, Felicidade, Felicita, Felicity, Felica, Felice, Felicie, Felicienne, Felicitas, Felicja, Felicite, Felicitasz, Felicyta, Felisa, Felisha, Felisheya, Felisia, Felissa, Feliziana, Felizia, and Felizitas.
Where does the name Felicidad come from?
The etymology of Felicidad is Latin and encompasses meanings such as 'the Happy One' or 'the Successful One'. The Latin term felix stands for successful, fertile, bringing happiness, and happy, while felicitas represents bliss, happiness, and fertility. The name is common in the Spanish language.
How do you pronounce Felicidad?
The pronunciation of Felicidad is rhythmic and clearly structured. The name is predominantly pronounced as 'Fe-li-si-dad' [felisiˈðað], showing a distinct syllable sequence with a marked emphasis at the end. The mixture of soft and somewhat stronger consonants creates a noticeable sound tension. This makes Felicidad lively and expressive - rhythmic, concise, and with a clear, stable finish.
When is the name day of Felicidad?
The name days for Felicidad fall on January 14, March 7, May 18, and November 23.
Popularity
Felicidad is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th among the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Felicidad was given in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. There are also data on the popularity of Felicidad in various countries worldwide.
Nicknames & pet names
Feli
Frequently asked questions about the name Felicidad
What does the name Felicidad mean?
Felicidad means 'the Happy One', 'the Fertile One', or 'the Successful One'. The name is derived from the Latin term 'felix', which stands for happiness and success.
Where does the name Felicidad come from?
The name Felicidad has Latin roots and is a Spanish derivative of Felicia. It is common in the Spanish language.
How popular is the name Felicidad?
Felicidad is mainly common in Spanish-speaking countries, but has gained international popularity, especially due to its positive meaning.