Remedios

The name Remedios is a Spanish form of the feminine first name Remigio, which has its origin in the Latin Remigius. Translated into English, it means "the rower" or, in the context of early Christianity, "the remedy," "the healing," or "the relief," particularly in relation to the salvation of the soul.

What does the name Remedios mean?

Remedios is a Spanish feminine form of Remigio, whose roots lie in the Latin Remigius. The English translation is "the rower," while in early Christianity it is also understood as "the remedy," "the healing," or "the relief," referring to the salvation of the soul. The name has its origins in Latin, derived from the expressions rēmex and rĕmĭgo, meaning "the rower" and "to row," or from rĕmĕdĭum and remedius, meaning "the remedy," "the healing herb," or "the medicine." Additionally, the name is associated with the title of the Virgin Mary (Nuestra Señora de los Remedios), translated as "Our Lady of Remedies." Related feminine variants include Remigia and Remigija.

Where does the name Remedios come from?

The name Remedios has Latin roots and refers to "the healing." The etymology can be traced back to the Latin terms rēmex and rĕmĭgo for "the rower" and "to row," as well as rĕmĕdĭum and remedius for "the remedy," "the healing herb," and "the medicine." The name is common in Old Spanish and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Remedios?

The pronunciation of Remedios is three syllables and sounds lively. In German pronunciation, the name is usually rendered as "Re-me-di-os" [ʁemeˈdiːɔs]. It begins with a bright, light onset, followed by flowing and varied syllables. The vowel combinations create a dynamic sound structure, while the final "s" provides a clear and fine conclusion. Overall, Remedios conveys a melodic and vibrant impression, soft and multifaceted in its sound structure.

When is the name day of Remedios?

The name day for Remedios is celebrated on January 13 and October 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Remedios is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking was in 2021, reaching 1,569th place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, Remedios has been given as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, placing it 4,332nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 4,381st in Italy.

Nicknames & pet names

Meme / Reme

Famous people

• Remedios Amaya (American singer)
• Remedios Varo (1908–1963, Spanish painter)