Coragem
/ koh-rah-ZHAYNG /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Bravery
Meaning & Etymology
Embodies the virtue of courage and bravery
Embodies the virtue of courage and bravery
Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese word coragem, meaning ‘courage’ or ‘bravery’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance > Western > Ibero-Romance > West Iberian > Galician-Portuguese
Cultural context
In Cape Verdean culture, the name Coragem is often given to signify the importance of bravery and resilience, qualities highly valued in the face of the challenges of island life and historical hardships.
Symbolism
The name symbolises strength, fortitude, and the moral courage to face adversity with integrity.