Origin and Meaning of Bolivar

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Bolivar

Basque

Usage of Bolivar

Spanish

Meaning of Bolivar

The name Bolivar comes from the Basque village name "Bolibar" (its name is derived from "bolu" - "mill" and "ibar" - "riverside").

Famous bearers

A famous bearer of the surname is Simon Bolivar (1783 - 1830), the leader of several revolts and wars against Spain for independence in Latin America; known as El Libertador.

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