Traditional Costa Rica Names

Classic and timeless names from Costa Rica's heritage

Showing 49–71 of 71 names

Christmas Day, birthday

Irish, Old Norse

Deer friend, or spear of the gods

Small, humble

noble, patrician

Small, humble

rock, stone

God has healed

powerful ruler, brave ruler

Bright fame

Behold, a son

Spanish, from Latin Sanctus Iacobus

Saint James

princess, lady

venerable, revered

Servant, attendant

From the forest, wood, or trees

wisdom

Hebrew, Persian

lily, lotus flower

Strength, health, valor

true image

victory

alive, life

She who hears; or a variant of Simon, meaning 'he has heard'

Youthful, dedicated to Jove

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