1510 Census of Valencia Spain
- Ursula
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"little female bear"Description:
A saint's name with a noteworthy literary background, including uses by Shakespeare in Two Gentlemen of Verona and Much Ado About Nothing, by Ben Johnson, Walter Scott, Longfellow, D. H. Lawrence and Neil Gaiman. In real life, her two most well known representatives are writer Ursula Le Guin and actress Ursula Andress. In literature, there is also Ursula Iguaran, a key, long-lived character in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's major work, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
- Viana
Description:
Viana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Portuguese contexts, it likely derives from place names such as Viana do Castelo. It may also have Latin roots related to "via" meaning "way" or "road." Some connect it to the ancient Roman goddess Diana, with the 'V' substituting for 'D' in certain language evolutions. Alternatively, it could be a variation of Viviana, meaning "alive" or "lively." The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels, conveying elegance and femininity. While not widely common in English-speaking countries, Viana enjoys modest usage in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian-speaking regions. Its international character and pretty sound make it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible with a European flair.
- Vicencio
- Ysabel
Origin:
Spanish variation of IsabelDescription:
Ysabel is the original spelling of this ever-more-popular name, though to English-speakers, the initial Y may confuse pronunciation.