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The Name Cruz - Origin and Meaning of Cruz
  



The Name Cruz - Origin and Meaning of Cruz


Gender

Feminine and Masculine

Origin of the Name Cruz

Latin, Spanish and Portuguese

Usage of the Name Cruz

Spanish, Portuguese

Meaning of the Name Cruz

The name Cruz means "cross" in Spanish and Portuguese, denoting the cross of the crucifixion. The word "cruz" itself is derived from the Latin word "crux". It is also a common surname in the Spanish-speaking world.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Cruz Bustamante (born 1953), an American male politician; Cruz Martínez (born 1972), a Mexican-American male musician and record producer; Cruz Carbajal (born 1974), a Mexican male boxer.
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