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.

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