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Caridad
Pronounced kah-ree-DAHD /ˌkɑː.riˈdɑːd/Medium
Meaning: From the Spanish caridad, 'charity; love' — a devotional name tied to Nuestra Senora de la Caridad (Our Lady of Charity), the patroness of Cuba. Warm and faith-rooted, noted respectfully.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Caridad is Spanish for 'charity,' linked to Our Lady of Charity, the patroness of Cuba. It reads warm and devotional — rare in the U.S., noted respectfully (said 'kah-ree-DAHD').
In the U.S. it appears only rarely, more familiar in Cuban and Spanish-speaking families. Rare, warm, and devotional.
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What does the name Caridad mean?
Caridad is Spanish for 'charity; love,' tied to Our Lady of Charity, the patroness of Cuba.
How do you pronounce Caridad?
It's said kah-ree-DAHD /ˌkɑː.riˈdɑːd/ — three syllables, stress on the third.
Is Caridad a boy or girl name?
Caridad is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Caridad?
Caridad is a rare name in the U.S.