Pacita
little peace (Spanish)
Pacita is a spanish girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 357, with 23,037 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
little peace (Spanish)
Derived as a Spanish diminutive of 'Paz', meaning 'peace' from Latin 'pax'. In Catholic naming traditions, it is associated with the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Peace. In the Philippines, it was historically very popular among mid-20th-century generations.
Pacita is a traditional Spanish diminutive of the Marian name Paz, referencing Nuestra Señora de la Paz (Our Lady of Peace). In the Philippines, it became widely adopted as a standalone given name during the late Spanish and American colonial eras.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly perceived in the modern Philippines as a classic, grandmotherly ('lola') name. Frequently shortened to nicknames like Chit, Chito, or Pat.
Related forms
- Paz Spanish
- Pacita Spanish
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Pacita with common surname pairs
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How do I use Pacita with two Filipino surnames?
Pacita is the given name. The full name is Pacita + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Pacita a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Pacita is number 357, with 23,037 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.