Find out how popular the first name Lavida has been for the last 10 years (from 1980 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lavida by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Lavida is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lavida.

The history of the first name Lavida

The name Lavida is a Spanish name with roots in Latin. It is derived from the Latin words "la vida" which translates to "the life". The name likely originated in medieval Spain during the period when Latin was still a prominent language in the region.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Lavida can be found in a 14th-century Spanish manuscript, which mentions a woman named Lavida de Aragón. She was a noblewoman from the Kingdom of Aragon, which was located in what is now northeastern Spain.

In the 16th century, there was a famous Spanish painter named Lavida de Velázquez, who was born in Seville in 1530 and died in Madrid in 1598. She was known for her portraits of the Spanish royal family and members of the nobility.

Another notable person with the name Lavida was a 17th-century Spanish nun named Lavida de la Cruz. She was born in Valladolid in 1612 and was known for her devotion to charity work and helping the poor.

In the 18th century, there was a Spanish writer and philosopher named Lavida de Montesquieu, who was born in Barcelona in 1745 and died in Madrid in 1819. He was known for his treatises on political philosophy and his advocacy for democracy and human rights.

One of the most famous people with the name Lavida was a 19th-century Spanish opera singer named Lavida de la Ópera. She was born in Seville in 1825 and died in Madrid in 1898. She was renowned for her powerful soprano voice and her performances in operas by composers such as Verdi and Puccini.

Data source

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