Inmaculada
/ eem-mah-koo-LAH-dah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Purity
Meaning & Etymology
A name meaning 'immaculate' or 'without sin'
A name meaning 'immaculate' or 'without sin'
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word immaculatus, meaning ‘without stain’ or ‘without sin’, referring to the Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance
Cultural context
In Equatorial Guinea, particularly among the Bubi people, the name Inmaculada is associated with the Catholic faith and is often given to girls born around the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th.
Symbolism
The name symbolises purity, holiness, and the concept of being untouched by sin, reflecting the religious devotion of the community.
Religious reference
Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception