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Cruz (name) means a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning "cross.". Example: “Penelope Cruz is a well-known Spanish actress.”
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A surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning "cross."
"Penelope Cruz is a well-known Spanish actress."
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Etymology
From Romance cruz ("cross").
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What does “Cruz” mean?
The word “Cruz” means a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning "cross.".
How do you pronounce “Cruz”?
“Cruz” is pronounced krooz (/kɹuːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cruz” in a sentence?
Here is “Cruz” used in a sentence: “Penelope Cruz is a well-known Spanish actress.”
What part of speech is “Cruz”?
“Cruz” is a name.
Is “Cruz” a common word?
“Cruz” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the origin of the surname Cruz?
Cruz is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning "cross", from the everyday word for a cross in both languages. It is traditionally associated with the Christian symbol and is common across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, and also in the Philippines owing to its Spanish colonial history.
Is Cruz used as a first name?
Traditionally Cruz is a surname, but it has also long been used as a given name in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world and now appears as a unisex first name in English-speaking countries too. Its short form and clear meaning — "cross" — have helped its modern popularity.
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