At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named for Simón Bolívar
- Origin
- Spanish (from the surname Bolívar, ultimately Basque)
- Pronunciation
- boh-LIV-ee-uh
Bolivia is a Spanish (from the surname Bolívar, ultimately Basque) name meaning “named for Simón Bolívar”. It appears in our list of 200+ Geographical Baby Names Inspired by Places Around the World.
Meaning & Origin of Bolivia
Meaning: Named for Simón Bolívar.
Origin: Spanish (from the surname Bolívar, ultimately Basque).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bolivia
boh-LIV-ee-uhIPA /bəˈlɪviə/
Popularity of Bolivia
Bolivia doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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