Gender: Female
Origin: English, Spanish
Meaning: Precious, Rare and beautiful
Pronunciation: preh-see-OH-sah, /prəˈsi.oʊsə/, P R IY S AY AH S AH
Popularity Rank: #54,865
Derived from the Spanish word 'preciosa' meaning 'precious' or 'valuable'. It conveys the idea of something rare and beautiful, often used as a term of endearment.
The name Preciosa is of English, Spanish origin and means Precious, Rare and beautiful. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Preciosa is commonly found in Portugal, United States of America, Angola, and 38 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: preh-see-OH-sah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /prəˈsi.oʊsə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P R IY S AY AH S AH
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Preciosa is recorded 532 times globally, ranking it as the 54,865th most common name worldwide.
Preciosa is most prevalent in Portugal, with 122 occurrences, making it the 1,113th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Preciosa is found among 1 in every 1268 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | #1,113 | 1 : 1,268 |
| United States of America | #23,320 | 1 : 27,832 |
| Angola | #804 | 1 : 4,247 |
| France | #17,100 | 1 : 26,612 |
| Mauritius | #2,351 | 1 : 3,454 |
| Morocco | #25,097 | 1 : 43,875 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Preciosa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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