Gender: Female
Origin: Latin, Spanish
Meaning: Calm and gentle, Tranquil, Calm, Placid
Pronunciation: pləˈsiːdə, /pləˈsiːdə/, P L AA CH IY D AH
Popularity Rank: #37,403
Derived from the Latin word 'placidus' meaning 'gentle' or 'calm'. It conveys a sense of tranquility and peaceful demeanor.
The name Placida is of Latin, Spanish origin and means Calm and gentle, Tranquil, Calm, Placid. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Placida is commonly found in Spain, Peru, Bolivia, and 33 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: pləˈsiːdə
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /pləˈsiːdə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P L AA CH IY D AH
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Placida is recorded 895 times globally, ranking it as the 37,403th most common name worldwide.
Placida is most prevalent in Spain, with 159 occurrences, making it the 3,959th most popular name in the country.
In Bolivia, the name Placida is found among 1 in every 2377 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | #3,959 | 1 : 3,945 |
| Peru | #3,675 | 1 : 6,280 |
| Bolivia | #1,952 | 1 : 2,377 |
| Mexico | #6,580 | 1 : 8,419 |
| Italy | #10,049 | 1 : 11,156 |
| United States of America | #16,282 | 1 : 17,067 |
| Colombia | #24,987 | 1 : 44,470 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Placida from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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