Beatriz
Beatriz is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “she who brings happiness, blessed voyager.” The Portuguese form of Beatrice, this name honors Dante's muse and guide through Paradise.
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how do you pronounce Beatriz?
bee-ah-TREEZ
where does the name Beatriz come from?
From the Latin Beatricem, linked to a word for wayfarer. In Latin the name is understood as brings joy, and elsewhere as she who brings others happiness.
In Portuguese culture, it carries both literary gravitas and Catholic devotion. Queen Beatriz of Portugal and countless Portuguese noblewomen have borne this name of blessed happiness.
how popular is this name?
Beatriz has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 58 years since 1921, and fell outside it for 26. It peaked at #470 in 1990, and ranked #932 in 2004.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2004 | #932 |
| 2003 | #933 |
| 2002 | #867 |
| 2001 | #722 |
| 2000 | #676 |
| 1999 | #629 |
| 1998 | #644 |
| 1997 | #622 |
| 1996 | #598 |
| 1995 | #554 |
| 1990 | #470 |
| 1980 | #694 |
| 1970 | #715 |
| 1940 | #989 |
| 1930 | #768 |
| 1921 | #987 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Beatriz fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Beatriz
Beatriz is the Spanish, Galician and Portuguese form of the Latin Beatrix, the English and Italian Beatrice. In recent years it has become relatively popular in Japan, as Beatorisu, alongside Japanese-Brazilian immigration.
who are famous people named Beatriz?
- Beatriz (Queen of Portugal)
- Beatriz Milhazes (Brazilian-Portuguese contemporary artist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Beatriz?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Beatriz?
what names go well with Beatriz?
Sibling names that share Beatriz's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Beatriz
What does the name Beatriz mean?
Beatriz means “she who brings happiness, blessed voyager”.
What is the origin of the name Beatriz?
Beatriz comes from the Portuguese naming tradition. Related forms include Beatrice and Beatrix.
How popular is the name Beatriz?
Beatriz ranked #932 in the US in 2004, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1990, at #470, and it has spent 58 years in the top 1,000 since 1921.
Is Beatriz a boy or girl name?
Beatriz is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Beatriz?
Beatriz is pronounced bee-ah-TREEZ, with 3 syllables.
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