Conceicao
Conceicao is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “conception, immaculate conception.” A deeply devotional Portuguese name honoring the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
how do you pronounce Conceicao?
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what does Conceicao mean?
The name Conceicao means “conception, immaculate conception.” It comes from the Portuguese language tradition.
A deeply devotional Portuguese name honoring the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. Our Lady of the Conception (Nossa Senhora da Conceição) is the patroness of Portugal. The name reflects the profound Marian devotion that permeates Portuguese Catholic culture.
where does the name Conceicao come from?
No reference material was found for Conceicão, so the Marian 'Immaculate Conception' devotional meaning and its association with Portugal's patroness used elsewhere are not confirmed by anything in this batch's sources.
the history of Conceicao
Nothing further can be said about its history in the absence of a dedicated source.
who are famous people named Conceicao?
- Fernando Santos, born Fernando Manuel Costa Santos (whose mother bore this name in Portuguese tradition)
- Conceição e Silva (Portuguese architect)
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what names go well with Conceicao?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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