Prudence
/ proo-dens /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Wise
Meaning & Etymology
the quality of being prudent
the quality of being prudent
Etymology
From the Latin prudentia, meaning foresight, sagacity, or prudence.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Germanic > West Germanic
Cultural context
Prudence is a name that emphasizes the Christian value of wisdom and good judgment.
Symbolism
Represents wisdom, discretion, and carefulness.
Religious reference
Proverbs 19:14