Felicidade
/ feh-lee-see-DAH-jee /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Joyful
Meaning & Etymology
A name symbolizing happiness and joy.
A name symbolizing happiness and joy.
Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese word felicidade, meaning ‘happiness’ or ‘joy’, ultimately from the Latin felicitas.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Romance > West Iberian
Cultural context
In São Tomé and Príncipe, ‘Felicidade’ reflects the cultural value placed on joy and positivity, often chosen to express hope for a blessed life.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes the aspiration for a life filled with happiness and the celebration of life’s joyful moments.