Azucena (name)
 The name Azucena means “madonna lily.” The flower is a symbol of Mary, mother of Jesus. | |
| Gender | Feminine |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | “madonna lily,” |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Zuzu |
Azucena is a Spanish surname and a feminine given name meaning “madonna lily,” a flower that is a symbol of Mary, mother of Jesus.[1]
Notable people with the surname include:
- Cesario Azucena (1938–2021), Filipino lawyer, professor, management consultant, and author
- Maya Azucena, American singer-songwriter and cultural ambassador
Notable people with the given name include:
- Azucena Arbeleche (born 1970), Uruguayan economist, professor, and civil servant
- Azucena Berruti (born 1929), Uruguayan politician
- Azucena Grajo Uranza (1929–2012), Filipino novelist
- Azucena Villaflor (1924–1977), Argentine social activist
Fictional characters include:
- Azucena (gypsy), a character in the opera Il Trovatore
- Azucena Milagros Ortiz Castillo, a character in the video game series Tekken
References
[edit]- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 412. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.
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