Trinidad
Trinidad is a Christian unisex name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Trinity”.
| Meaning | Trinity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | tree-nee-DAHD |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Chile, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Trinidad
Trinidad is the Spanish word for the Christian Trinity, from Latin trinitas, 'threeness'. It is given in honour of the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and also through the Marian title Nuestra Señora de la Trinidad. In Spain and Chile it is mostly a girl's name, often shortened to Trini, though it is also used for boys. The Caribbean island of Trinidad was named by Columbus in 1498.
Is Trinidad a Christian name?
Trinidad expresses a central Christian doctrine and is used almost entirely by Catholic families. The feast of the Holy Trinity falls on the Sunday after Pentecost.
How popular is Trinidad?
A traditional name, popular again in Chile in recent years.
Gifts with the name Trinidad
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- Personalised Trinidad baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Trinidad
Names similar to Trinidad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trinidad mean?
Trinidad means 'Trinity'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Trinidad a Christian name?
Trinidad expresses a central Christian doctrine and is used almost entirely by Catholic families. The feast of the Holy Trinity falls on the Sunday after Pentecost.
How do you pronounce Trinidad?
Trinidad is pronounced tree-nee-DAHD.
Is Trinidad a boy or girl name?
Trinidad is used for both boys and girls.