Begoña

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Begoña Pronunciation

Begoña is pronounced beh-GOHN-yah /bɛˈɡoʊn.jə/High

Meaning: Our Lady of Begoña, a Basque Marian title (place name)Medium

In 30 seconds: A devotional Basque name honoring Our Lady of Begoña, patroness of Biscay, whose hillside shrine rises above Bilbao.

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Origin HighBasque

MeaningOur Lady of Begoña, a Basque Marian title (place name)

History & Origin

Begoña is a Basque name taken from Andra Mari de Begoña, Our Lady of Begoña, the patron of Biscay. The literal etymology of the place is uncertain, often tied to Basque words for a vantage point or the foot of a slope.

Almost always given for its religious meaning, Begoña carries a name-day on the 11th of October and remains strongly associated with the Basque Country and Bilbao.

Did you know? The name comes from a Marian sanctuary on Mount Artxanda above Bilbao; its literal place-name meaning is genuinely debated by scholars.

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Wikipedia — Begoña (name) — origin and Marian title

Variations

Begona

Nicknames

Bego

Famous Bearers

★Begoña Vila (1963–present)
Spanish astrophysicist and NASA engineer who worked on the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Begoña?

Begoña is pronounced beh-GOHN-yah (/bɛˈɡoʊn.jə/). Press play above to hear Begoña said aloud.

How do you say Begoña?

Begoña is said beh-GOHN-yah (/bɛˈɡoʊn.jə/). Press play above to hear Begoña said aloud.

What does the name Begoña mean?

Begoña is of Basque origin and means 'from Our Lady of Begoña, a Basque Marian title'.

Is Begoña a boy or girl name?

Begoña is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Begoña?

Begoña is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Spain.