Vicente
Vicente is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Spanish origin, meaning “Conquering, prevailing”.
| Meaning | Conquering, prevailing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | bee-SEN-teh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Chile, Portugal, Mexico |
Meaning and origin of Vicente
Vicente is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from the Latin 'vincens', meaning conquering or prevailing. The name spread through Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a deacon martyred in Valencia around 304, who is a patron of Lisbon and Valencia. Saint Vincent Ferrer, a Valencian Dominican preacher, and Saint Vincent de Paul, founder of charitable orders, kept it popular. Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, is a modern bearer.
Is Vicente a Christian name?
Vicente is a classic Catholic name linked with several saints, especially Vincent of Saragossa and Vincent de Paul, patron of charitable work.
How popular is Vicente?
A traditional name enjoying renewed popularity in Chile and Spain.
Gifts with the name Vicente
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Spellings and variants of Vicente
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vicente mean?
Vicente means 'Conquering, prevailing'. It is of Latin, via Spanish origin.
Is Vicente a Christian name?
Vicente is a classic Catholic name linked with several saints, especially Vincent of Saragossa and Vincent de Paul, patron of charitable work.
How do you pronounce Vicente?
Vicente is pronounced bee-SEN-teh.
Is Vicente a boy or girl name?
Vicente is usually a boy name.