Clemência
/ kleh-MEN-see-ah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇦🇴 Angola
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Mercy
Meaning & Etymology
merciful, gentle
merciful, gentle
Etymology
From the Latin clementia, meaning ‘mercy’ or ‘gentleness’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance
Cultural context
Reflects the Christian virtue of mercy and the influence of Catholic saints and virtues.
Symbolism
Symbolizes mercy, compassion, and gentleness.
Religious reference
Pope Clement I