Names Peñafrancia

Peñafrancia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Peñafrancia is derived from the words "peña", meaning "rock or mountain", and "francia", meaning "France or freedom". The name is associated with the Peñafrancia Basilica in the Bicol region of the Philippines, where the image of the Virgin Mary is enshrined.
Pronunciation
Peñafrancia is pronounced as "peh-nyah-fran-see-ah".
peh-nya-FRAN-sya(Latin American Spanish)
peh-nya-FRAN-thya(European Spanish)
Popularity
The name Peñafrancia is not a common name outside the Philippines.

cartoon of the name Peñafrancia
Cartoon of Peñafrancia

Peñafrancia Name meanings & History

The name Peñafrancia is derived from the words "peña", meaning "rock or mountain", and "francia", meaning "France or freedom". The name is associated with the Peñafrancia Basilica in the Bicol region of the Philippines, where the image of the Virgin Mary is enshrined. Taken from the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia/Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia and La Virgen de la Peña de Francia, meaning "The Virgin of the Rock of France" and "Our Lady of the Rock of France" respectively, venerated in Naga City though originating from the image enshrined in Salamanca, Spain. The name Peñafrancia is used by parents in the Philippines who want to express their devotion to the Virgin Mary.

Zodiac Sign of Peñafrancia: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Peñafrancia:

P: Passive,Partnership,Particular,Political,Pensive

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

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

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

F: Festive,Friendly,Fun-loving,Fiery

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

C: Clever,Curious,Candid,Copycat,Choice,Cute,Chatty

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Peñafrancia is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Refined name
  • a Youthful name