Garcia
Meaning of Garcia
Originating from the Spanish and Portuguese languages, the name Garcia is a unisex name. It is pronounced as "gar-SEE-uh" (/gɐrˈsiə/). The name has various variations but the most common one is Garcia. In terms of popularity, Garcia has had some occurrences in the United States, with its highest rank being 5 in 1999 and again in 1972. While the name does not have any specific associations or meanings, it carries a strong Hispanic heritage and can be a unique choice for parents looking for a multicultural name for their baby.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as gar-SEE-uh (/gɐrˈsiə/)
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Notable People Named Garcia
| Garcia de Orta was a Portuguese physician, herbalist, and naturalist known for his work in Portuguese India. |
| García Sánchez I of Pamplona - García Sánchez I was the king of Pamplona from 925 until his death in 970, and the second king of the Jiménez dynasty, ascending to the throne at the age of six. |
| García Ramírez of Navarre - García Ramírez, also known as García IV, V, VI or VII, was the King of Navarre who restored the independence of the Navarrese kingdom and aligned himself with King Alfonso VII of León and Castile during the Reconquista. |
| García Fernández of Castile - García Fernández, also known as García of the White Hands, was the count of Castile and Alava from 970 to 995, and died in June 995 after being captured by a raiding party while hunting. |
