At a Glance: Name: Curaçao – Origin: Caquetío – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: KYOOR-uh-sow
Curaçao is a Caquetío unisex name. It appears in our list of 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea.
Meaning & Origin of Curaçao
Origin: Caquetío.
A common claim: heart Actually: Curaçao comes from an indigenous Caquetío name rather than the Portuguese word for heart.
How to Pronounce Curaçao
Phonetic: KYOOR-uh-sow IPA: /ˈkjʊərəsaʊ/
Popularity of Curaçao
Curaçao 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.
Lists That Include Curaçao
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