Cruz

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Origin and meaning

Name: Cruz (cruz)

Gender: Unisex

Popularity in 2023: Female #915, Male #288

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: The Cross Of Christ

Origin: Portuguese
Meaning: cross

Origin and Meaning: Cruz is a Spanish name that means "cross," referring to the Christian symbol. The name is derived from the Latin word "crux."

Etymology: The word "crux" comes from the Latin word "cruciare," which means "to torture" or "to torment."

Derived: Cruz is the Spanish word for "cross" and is also used as a surname in many Spanish-speaking countries.

History of Name: The name Cruz has been used as a given name in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries. It has also gained popularity as a first name in English-speaking countries in recent years, likely due to its association with various high-profile individuals such as football player Victor Cruz and actor Penélope Cruz.

Style of the Name: The name Cruz is simple and strong, with a classic and timeless feel. It has a modern, edgy vibe that makes it a popular choice for parents looking for a unique and stylish name.

Symbolism of the Name: The name Cruz has strong religious connotations, representing the Christian symbol of the cross. It can symbolize faith, spirituality, and sacrifice, as well as strength and endurance in the face of hardship.

Pronunciation

Say: 🔊
IPA: /kɹˈuːz/
Syllables: cruz

Cruz's luck prospects

Destiny	Excellent	★★★★★
Friendship	Average	★★★
Love	Good	★★★★
Family	Average	★★★
Money	Excellent	★★★★★
Health	Excellent	★★★★★

Personality traits of name Cruz

Frugal
Responsive
Submissive
Organized
Ironic
Grumpy
Erratic

Astrology of name Cruz

Zodiac sign: Pisces
Element: Water
Ruling planet: Neptune

Lucky metal: Brass

Lucky gemstones:	Amethyst Cabochon Color Change Sapphire Morganite
Lucky colors:	Yellow Mint Silver

Totem pet: Salamander
Totem animal: Cat
Totem plant: Campanula
Totem tree: Plane

Lucky weekday: Wednesday
Favorable month: October
Lucky numbers: 11, 12, 42
Lucky days of the month: 9, 16, 28
Unlucky number: 41

Hobbies: surfing, origami, sand castle making

Careers: Medical Services, Consultancy, Charity Sector

Health issues: Blood circulation and Eye Sight Problems

Letters count: 4

Numerology of name Cruz

Cruz's name number: 5

Name popularity

Female

Raw data

Year	Rank	Births
1913	458	27
1914	485	31
1915	528	36
1916	555	23
1917	554	28
1918	547	47
1919	532	67
1920	557	56
1921	541	68
1922	553	48
1923	529	84
1924	561	53
1925	543	76
1926	557	52
1927	548	62
1928	537	72
1929	532	64
1930	533	61
1931	518	68
1932	546	43
1933	540	38
1934	524	47
1935	539	42
1936	511	62
1937	533	58
1938	539	53
1939	530	54
1940	544	53
1941	558	42
1942	584	46
1943	595	38
1944	589	40
1945	579	40
1946	607	54
1947	643	45
1948	636	52
1949	626	56
1950	635	47
1951	647	51
1952	664	33
1953	657	46
1954	683	42
1955	695	39
1956	694	54
1957	717	53
1958	720	52
1959	734	35
1960	732	47
1961	764	22
1962	743	31
1963	753	34
1964	751	36
1965	736	28
1966	717	33
1967	726	28
1968	724	28
1969	741	24
1970	755	31
1971	751	29
1972	725	30
1973	723	27
1974	723	26
1975	729	32
1976	725	27
1978	747	22
1979	765	24
1980	769	31
1981	758	34
1982	762	31
1983	761	26
1984	769	32
1985	773	29
1988	795	22
1990	844	21
1992	832	27
1993	840	28
1994	831	22
1995	829	32
1996	843	23
1997	833	28
1998	837	38
1999	868	25
2001	873	27
2002	860	35
2004	921	27
2007	955	28
2008	951	28
2010	921	22
2011	902	29
2012	907	32
2013	903	28
2014	944	30
2015	927	27
2016	944	22
2017	924	26
2018	932	25
2019	928	23
2020	924	24
2021	915	33

Male

Raw data

Year	Rank	Births
1914	437	25
1915	469	38
1916	479	28
1917	484	38
1918	495	41
1919	474	65
1920	468	71
1921	498	58
1922	490	62
1923	484	71
1924	496	68
1925	464	85
1926	461	84
1927	470	75
1928	471	77
1929	460	82
1930	468	64
1931	456	69
1932	464	67
1933	458	64
1934	477	53
1935	453	73
1936	471	58
1937	460	60
1938	453	77
1939	455	70
1940	465	70
1941	478	57
1942	482	77
1943	498	75
1944	497	61
1945	488	59
1946	513	76
1947	523	79
1948	529	76
1949	499	100
1950	520	87
1951	526	86
1952	524	86
1953	543	80
1954	556	71
1955	567	77
1956	561	87
1957	584	79
1958	556	96
1959	579	83
1960	592	83
1961	580	83
1962	592	76
1963	587	72
1964	582	85
1965	593	64
1966	562	76
1967	589	59
1968	581	75
1969	578	87
1970	598	68
1971	602	63
1972	596	74
1973	584	69
1974	579	86
1975	601	71
1976	581	81
1977	589	83
1978	570	115
1979	609	78
1980	601	90
1981	600	90
1982	598	102
1983	602	94
1984	594	104
1985	578	120
1986	554	152
1987	553	168
1988	559	173
1989	555	206
1990	587	200
1991	579	188
1992	616	169
1993	593	181
1994	575	208
1995	579	227
1996	567	219
1997	567	229
1998	549	261
1999	577	243
2000	544	282
2001	525	333
2002	537	302
2003	513	359
2004	502	406
2005	467	477
2006	453	524
2007	400	672
2008	351	845
2009	333	905
2010	306	991
2011	289	1098
2012	271	1232
2013	269	1249
2014	284	1221
2015	315	1065
2016	329	1014
2017	331	968
2018	317	1018
2019	298	1111
2020	295	1096
2021	288	1110

Name Cruz in sign language

Cruz's name color

Cruz

Other names

Cristopher, Cristobal, Cristina, Cruz, Crystal, Cullen, Curtis