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Florencia
Pronounced floh-REN-see-ah /floʊˈrɛn.si.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: Spanish form of Florence/Florentia — from Latin florens, 'flourishing, blooming, prosperous'Medium
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
Florencia is the Spanish form of Florence/Florentia — from Latin florens, 'flourishing, blooming, prosperous'. A lyrical, elegant name across the Spanish-speaking world (and a nod to the city of Florence).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, flourishing-and-blooming at the root, and elegant.
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What does the name Florencia mean?
Florencia is the Spanish Florence — Latin 'flourishing, blooming, prosperous'.
How do you pronounce Florencia?
It's said floh-REN-see-ah /floʊˈrɛn.si.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Florencia a boy or girl name?
Florencia is a girl's name.
How popular is Florencia?
Florencia is a rare name in the U.S.