Find out how popular the first name Visente has been for the last 27 years (from 1975 to 2001) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Visente by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Visente is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2001, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Visente.

The history of the first name Visente

The given name Visente is derived from the Latin name Vincentius, which itself is derived from the Latin word "vincere," meaning "to conquer" or "to be victorious." It is believed to have originated in the Roman Empire during the early centuries of the Christian era.

The name Vincentius was borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs, including Saint Vincent of Saragossa, who was martyred in Valencia, Spain, in the year 304 AD. His name became popular among Christians as a symbol of steadfast faith and victory over persecution.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Visente is found in the medieval Spanish epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid," which dates back to the 12th century. In this work, the name Visente is mentioned as the name of one of the knights in the army of the legendary Castilian hero, El Cid.

Another notable figure in history who bore the name Visente was Visente Ferrer, a Spanish Dominican friar and preacher who lived from 1350 to 1419. He gained fame for his powerful sermons and was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

During the Renaissance period, the name Visente was particularly popular in Italy, where it was often spelled as Vincenzo. One famous bearer of this name was Vincenzo Galilei, an Italian lutenist, composer, and music theorist who lived from 1520 to 1591. He was the father of the renowned scientist Galileo Galilei.

In the 16th century, the name Visente also gained prominence in Portugal, where it was sometimes spelled as Vicente. One notable Portuguese figure with this name was Vicente Rodrigues, a navigator and explorer who lived from around 1490 to 1541. He was involved in several important expeditions to the East Indies and was among the first Europeans to establish contact with the island of Timor.

Another famous bearer of the name Visente was Vicente Guerrero, a Mexican revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the Mexican War of Independence. He was born in 1782 and served as the President of Mexico from 1829 until his execution in 1831.

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