Providence name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: p-roviden-ce
Meaning: The Direction of God
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What does Providence mean?

Offbeat Providence came from English bestowed upon girls, meaning of Providence is "The Direction of God" is used primarily in English.

How do I pronounce Providence?

The three syllabled name Providence is commonly pronounced as p-roviden-ce. It can also be pronounced as pr(o)-vide-nce.

Variants of Providence

Providencia

Middle Names for Providence

Katalina, Filippa, Xiomara, view more middle names that goes with Providence

How popular is the name Providence?

Providence is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1905 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1910, it ranked 1421st when 29 girls were named Providence.

Over 669 babies in United States have been named Providence. The first name is an uncommon baby name in France and may not be used now as it was last seen in 1915.

But Providence is a popular baby name in Rwanda where every 1 in 900 have the name. At least, 10000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
2023121347
2022111648
2021133836
2020150495
2019971010
2018978410
2017140936
2016886412
2015947311
2014895412
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Providence

You are a smart person with a greater knowledge and wisdom. You would be perfect in the film industry, music industry, writing columns for an influential paper or website or work in a shelter for homeless people or animals. You always think there's more out there. You want to accomplish more when it comes to you career. You should avoid treating other people like you are better than them. You are gifted with an amazing physiognomy but often doubt your value.

If you like Providence, you would love these names

  •  Brewster - Infrequent boy name Brewster means "Brewer or One who Brews Ale" is used particulary in English
  •  Adric means Blessed Ruler is chiefly used in English is used for boys
  •  Godwine - Originated from Old English, Godwine mainly bestowed upon boys, Godwine means "Friend of God" is largely used in English
  •  Kendryk means Royal Ruler or Son of Harry is originated from Celtic and is used largely in English is used for baby boys
  •  Artimas - Artimas's meaning is Follower of Artemis is substantially used in English and is aimed at boys has origin in Old Greek. Artimas is resultant of Artemas.

Famous people named Providence

  • Providence Bruins, ice hockey team in the American Hockey League
  • Providence, six-piece American rock band active

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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