Caridad
Caridad is a Christian girl name of Spanish, from Latin origin, meaning “Charity, love”.
| Meaning | Charity, love |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Spanish, from Latin |
| Pronunciation | kah-ree-DAHD |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Cuba, Spain, Mexico, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Caridad
Caridad is the Spanish word for charity, from the Latin caritas, 'love, affection', the word used in the Latin Bible for the highest Christian love. As a name it often stands for María de la Caridad. Its strongest association is with Cuba, where the Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, found according to tradition floating in the Bay of Nipe, is the national patroness. Cachita is an affectionate Cuban nickname.
Is Caridad a Christian name?
Caridad is a virtue and Marian name, honouring Christian charity and Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, patroness of Cuba.
How popular is Caridad?
A traditional name, best known among Cuban families.
Gifts with the name Caridad
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Spellings and variants of Caridad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caridad mean?
Caridad means 'Charity, love'. It is of Spanish, from Latin origin.
Is Caridad a Christian name?
Caridad is a virtue and Marian name, honouring Christian charity and Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, patroness of Cuba.
How do you pronounce Caridad?
Caridad is pronounced kah-ree-DAHD.
Is Caridad a boy or girl name?
Caridad is usually a girl name.