What is the origin of the name Mariposa?

Mariposa is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Mariposa?

Mariposa is currently ranked #4830 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Mariposa?

Mariposa is pronounced ma-ri-POH-sah.

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Mariposa

ma-ri-POH-sah

Popularity

#4830

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

380

Peak Year

#37 in 2022

First Recorded

1975

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Spanish for 'butterfly', symbolizing transformation, beauty, and freedom. It's a poetic and evocative nature name.

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Mari Posa Posy

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Mari Posa Posy

Spelling Variations

Mariposas

Similar Names

Butterfly Luna Aurora Celeste

Personality Traits

free-spiritedgracefultransformativebeautiful

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