Graça
/ GRAH-sa /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Graceful
Meaning & Etymology
Grace or favor
Grace or favor
Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese word graça, meaning ‘grace’ or ‘favor’, ultimately from the Latin gratia.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance
Cultural context
In São Tomé and Príncipe, ‘Graça’ is a common given name that reflects the country’s colonial Portuguese heritage and the influence of Catholicism.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes divine grace, blessings, and the favor of God, reflecting the Christian values prevalent in São Tomé and Príncipe.