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Vicente represents the Spanish and Portuguese variant of Vinzenz and means 'the victorious' or 'the conqueror'. This name is derived from the original name Vincentius and finds its root in the Latin word vincens, which means 'victorious'. Vicente is not only common in Spain and Portugal but also enjoys great popularity in Central and South America.
What does the name Vicente mean?
Vicente is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Vinzenz and means 'the victorious' or 'the conqueror'. Its origin lies in the original name Vincentius as well as the Latin term vincens, which means 'victorious'. In Spanish and Portuguese, there is a related form, Vincente, and the female counterpart of the name is Vicenta. In German-speaking areas, the variants Vincent, Vincenz, Vinzent, and Vinzenz are common. International variants such as Vince, Vin, and Vinnie (English), Vincenzo (Italian), Bence (Hungarian), and Wincenty (Polish) are also known.
Where does the name Vicente come from?
The name Vicente has Latin roots and means 'the victorious' or 'the conqueror'. The Latin
How do you pronounce Vicente?
The pronunciation of Vicente is three syllables and rhythmically structured. It is pronounced as 'Vi-cen-te' [viˈθente] or [viˈsɛnte]. The first syllable features a resonant I, while the voiced S and soft C give the name liveliness. The T at the end ensures precision. Vicente sounds spirited and elegant - sonorous, present, and rich in tradition.
When is the name day of Vicente?
The name days for Vicente fall on January 22, April 5, May 24, June 9, and September 27.
Popularity
In Germany, Vicente is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 1,962nd. Over the last ten years, Vicente has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,709th in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,010th.
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Famous people
- Cristian Vicente Torralbo Munoz (footballer from the USA)
- Juan Vicente Lecuna (composer from Venezuela)
- Paul Vicente Ambrossi (Ecuadorian footballer)
- Vicente Alberti y Vidal (writer from Spain)
- Vicente Antonio Garcia de la Huerta (Spanish writer)
- Vicente Asencio (Spanish composer)
- Vicente Barrantes (Spanish writer)
- Vicente Blasco Ibanez (writer from Spain)
- Vicente Boix (Spanish writer)
- Vicente Calderon (fencer from Mexico)
- Vicente Castro Cambon (Argentinian writer)
- Vicente de la Mata (Argentinian footballer)
- Vicente de Teba (rapper (Die Atzen))
- Vicente Fernandez (actor from Mexico)
- Vicente Guaita (Spanish football player)
- Vicente Guallart (architect from Spain)
- Vicente Guirri (Spanish painter)
- Vicente Luis Lapatza (Spanish footballer)
- Vicente Martinez (artist from Spain)
- Vicente Padilla (Nicaraguan baseball player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Vicente
What is the meaning of the name Vicente?
Vicente is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Vinzenz and means 'the victorious' or 'the conqueror'.
Where does the name Vicente come from?
The name Vicente has Latin roots and is derived from 'Vincentius', which means 'victorious'. It is used in various languages, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese.
How popular is the name Vicente?
Vicente enjoys great popularity in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Germany, the variants Vincent and Vinzenz are common, while Vicente is less frequently encountered internationally.