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Patience
Patience is derived from the Latin word 'patientia,' meaning 'suffering' or 'endurance.' The name conveys a sense of calm, acceptance, and the ability to endure challenges with grace. It evokes a personality that is thoughtful, resilient, and empathetic, often seen as a source of support and comfort to others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,469 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%TX — 21%FL — 19%OH — 19%PA — 19%
Notable People
Patience Worth (Famous spirit guide and author) · Patience Agbabi (British poet and performer) · Patience Jonathan (Former First Lady of Nigeria) · Patience K. Kione (Zambian entrepreneur and author) · Patience Ozokwor (Nigerian actress and musician)
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