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Garcia
gah-SEE-uh
Garcia (name) means a very common Spanish surname of uncertain but ancient origin, possibly from a Basque or pre-Roman personal name. Example: “Garcia is one of the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.”
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A very common Spanish surname of uncertain but ancient origin, possibly from a Basque or pre-Roman personal name.
"Garcia is one of the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Garcias
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Spanish García.
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What does “Garcia” mean?
The word “Garcia” means a very common Spanish surname of uncertain but ancient origin, possibly from a Basque or pre-Roman personal name.
How do you pronounce “Garcia”?
“Garcia” is pronounced gah-SEE-uh (/ɡɑɹˈsiː.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Garcia” in a sentence?
Here is “Garcia” used in a sentence: “Garcia is one of the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world.”
What part of speech is “Garcia”?
“Garcia” is a name.
Is “Garcia” a common word?
“Garcia” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the origin of the surname "Garcia"?
Garcia is a very common Spanish surname of ancient but uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Basque or pre-Roman personal name. Its original meaning has largely been lost, so no single translation can be stated with confidence.
Is "Garcia" a Spanish or Portuguese surname?
Garcia is most strongly associated with Spain, where it is one of the most common surnames. A closely related form also appears in Portuguese-speaking areas, though the accented spelling "García" is the standard Spanish form.
What is the correct accented spelling of "Garcia"?
In Spanish the surname is written "García," with an acute accent on the "i." The unaccented "Garcia" is common in English-language contexts and in places where diacritics are routinely dropped.
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