Natividad
nativity, birth (Spanish)
Natividad is a spanish / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 364, with 22,630 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
nativity, birth (Spanish)
Natividad is a traditional Spanish Marian and devotional name derived from Latin 'nativitas'. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the Spanish colonial period through the Catholic practice of naming children according to the Roman calendar of feasts, specifically Christmas (Nativity of the Lord). It remains a recognized classical Filipino name, predominantly found among older generations.
Directly derived from the Spanish word 'natividad' (meaning nativity/birth), referring to the Nativity of Jesus Christ. It was traditionally bestowed on children born on or around Christmas Day.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as 'Naty', 'Nati', or 'Nats'. Often given to females born in December or specifically on Christmas Day.
Related forms
- Natividad Spanish
- Nativité French
- Natività Italian
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Natividad with common surname pairs
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Is Natividad a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Natividad is number 364, with 22,630 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.