Casimira
Casimira is a Christian girl name of Polish (Slavic), via Latin origin, meaning “Proclaimer of peace”.
| Meaning | Proclaimer of peace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Polish (Slavic), via Latin |
| Pronunciation | kah-see-MEER-ah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland, Spain, Italy, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Casimira
Casimira is the Latinized feminine of Casimir, from the Polish Kazimierz, which combines kazić with mir, peace or world. The first part is debated: it can mean to destroy, giving 'destroyer of peace', but it is often explained as 'one who proclaims peace'. The Latin form is used in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, while Polish uses Kazimiera.
Is Casimira a Christian name?
The name spread across Catholic Europe through St Casimir, a fifteenth-century Polish prince and patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. Casimira is used by Catholic families, often in his honour.
How popular is Casimira?
Uncommon today; found mostly in older generations of Catholic families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Casimira mean?
Casimira means 'Proclaimer of peace'. It is of Polish (Slavic), via Latin origin.
Is Casimira a Christian name?
The name spread across Catholic Europe through St Casimir, a fifteenth-century Polish prince and patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. Casimira is used by Catholic families, often in his honour.
How do you pronounce Casimira?
Casimira is pronounced kah-see-MEER-ah.
Is Casimira a boy or girl name?
Casimira is usually a girl name.