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Latin American Names.

Latin American Names. By: Katie Frericks. Girls. Here’s a list of some of the most common names for girl in Latin america : Carmen Esperanza Isabella Nina Veronica. Carmen. Meaning: Song Roots: From Latin root Carmina People:

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Latin American Names.

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  1. Latin American Names. By: Katie Frericks

  2. Girls. • Here’s a list of some of the most common names for girl in Latin america: • Carmen • Esperanza • Isabella • Nina • Veronica

  3. Carmen. • Meaning: Song • Roots: From Latin root Carmina • People: There is an actress named Carmen Miranda, who starred in Latin movies and also sang traditional Latin songs.

  4. Esperanza. • Meaning: Hope • Roots: Latin root Sperantia • People: There was a Maria Esperanza in the Spanish/Latin bible, she was 9 when she died. This photo is of the real Maria Esperanza.

  5. Isabella. • Meaning: God is my oath, or royalty • Roots: From Latin name Isabel • People: This name once ment god is my oath, but after Queen Isabella the meaning changed to royalty. Queen Isabella was named the catholic queen or queen of law.

  6. Nina. • Meaning: Little Girl • Roots: Latin name, Anita • People: While her real name was Eunice Kathleen, she was better know by her stage name Nina Simone.

  7. Veronica. • Meaning: Bringing Victory • Roots: From Latin name Victoria • People: Veronica Varekova has been a model since 1996. Mainly doing Victoria Secret’s shoots and magazine’s.

  8. Boys. • This is a list of common names given to boys in Latin America: • Antonia • Ernesto • Jose • Juan • Roberto

  9. Antonio. • Meaning: Invaluable • Roots: Latin an Italian roots, Antonius • People: One of the most famous Antonio’s would be Antonio Banderes. He is a spanish actor best know in “The Mask Of Zorro”.

  10. Ernesto. • Meaning Battle to death, or serious bussiness • Roots: Italian and Latin form of Ernestus • People: Ernesto Guevara de la Serna studied medicine before teaming up with Fidel Castro to cause major problems in Cuba.

  11. Jose. • Meaning: (God) shall add (another son) • Roots: From of Latin name Josephus • People: Jose Canseco is a famous baseball player. He is a former out fielder and D.H in the MLB.

  12. Juan. • Meaning: God is gracious • Roots: From Latin Johan • People: Juan Riquelme is a famous soccer player in Latin America. In 2001 he was named South American soccer player of the year.

  13. Roberto. • Meaning: Bright fame • Roots: From Portuguese Robertus • People: Roberto Clemente Walker is a famous baseball player with exactly 3000 hits before his death. He died in a plane crash on his way to take supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.

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