Names Junquera

Junquera

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Spanish
Meaning
Junquera is a surname originating from Spain. It is said to have been derived from the Latin word 'juncarius', which means "a person living near the rushes".
Pronunciation
hoon-KEH-rah (in Spanish accent)
khoon-KEH-ra
Popularity
As a first name, Junquera is not a popular choice around the world. However, as a surname, Junquera is not uncommon in Spanish-speaking countries.

cartoon of the name Junquera
Cartoon of Junquera

Junquera Name meanings & History

Junquera is a surname originating from Spain. It is said to have been derived from the Latin word 'juncarius', which means "a person living near the rushes". Means "reed, rush" in Spanish (related to Juncal), taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen de la Junquera (Galician: A Virxe da Xunqueira), meaning "The Virgin of the Reed."She is the patroness of Cee in the Galician province of A Coruña, hence the name's particularly high concentration there. Junquera can be used as a first or last name, and is suitable for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Junquera: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Junquera:

J: Justice,Journal,Journey,Judicial,Jester,Joy

U: Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Undermining

N: Nitpicking,Nervous,Nutrition,Nagging,Neat,Neurosis,Nice

Q: Quizzical,Quick,Quiver,Quaint,Quipster,Quest

E: Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven,Exaggerate,Entertain

R: Reason,Resourceful,Rational,Restless

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Angry,Ambitious

Junquera is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name