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Ramirez
ruh-MIH-rehz
Ramirez (name) means a Spanish surname, originally a patronymic. Example: “Ramirez is one of the most common surnames in Spain and Latin America.”
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A Spanish surname, originally a patronymic.
"MAGA Republicans are calling for Democratic Representative Delia Ramirez to be deported after she said, "I'm a proud Guatemalan before I'm an American.""
— Alia Shoaib, MAGA Calls for Democratic Rep To Be Deported Over Guatemala Comments (2025)
"Ramirez is one of the most common surnames in Spain and Latin America."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Ramírez.
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What does “Ramirez” mean?
The word “Ramirez” means a Spanish surname, originally a patronymic.
How do you pronounce “Ramirez”?
“Ramirez” is pronounced ruh-MIH-rehz (/ɹəˈmɪɹɛz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ramirez” in a sentence?
Here is “Ramirez” used in a sentence: “Ramirez is one of the most common surnames in Spain and Latin America.”
What part of speech is “Ramirez”?
“Ramirez” is a name.
Where does the word “Ramirez” come from?
The word “Ramirez” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish Ramírez.
Is “Ramirez” a common word?
“Ramirez” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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