"immaculate conception, divine beginning"
Concepsion
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A sacred Spanish name honoring the Immaculate Conception
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Meaning & Origin
"act of conceiving, inception"
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Concepsion (also spelled Concepcion) is a Spanish name derived from the Latin 'conceptio,' referring to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary — a central doctrine in Catholic theology. The name became popular throughout the Spanish-speaking world as an expression of deep religious devotion, celebrating the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin.
This name flourished during the height of Catholic influence in colonial Latin America and Spain, where naming children after religious concepts was common. It has gradually declined in use as more secular naming preferences have taken hold, though it remains in use among deeply traditional Catholic families.
In Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures, Concepción is a name of profound religious significance, celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th. Women with this name often have a special connection to Marian devotion and may be called 'Concha' as an affectionate nickname.
Historical Record
Concepsion first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 10 babies have been named Concepsion in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Concepsion is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,124 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is a public holiday in many Spanish-speaking countries
- Concepción is also the name of Chile's second-largest city
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Concepción Picciotto
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1945
Spanish-born peace activist who maintained the longest running peace vigil in US history near the White House
Concepción Arenal
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1820
Spanish feminist writer, lawyer, and social reformer, one of the most important figures in 19th-century Spain
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #68,124
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Mexican Latin American Catholic
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Concepsion
Concepsion is a girl name with Spanish, Mexican, Latin American, and Catholic origins . The name means "immaculate conception, divine beginning" in Latin .
Concepsion is currently ranked #68,124 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Concepsion has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Concepsion include Connie, Conie, and Cepe. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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