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Condoleezza

Female

« The distinctive female given name Condoleezza, of African American origin, was coined by her parents and means 'with sweetness' in Italian. »

#61929 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Condoleezza is a unique and uncommon female given name of African American origin. It was coined by the parents of Condoleezza Rice, who was born on November 14, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama. The name is believed to have been inspired by the musical term con dolcezza, which means "with sweetness" in Italian. The name Condoleezza is composed of two parts: "con," meaning "with" in Italian, and "dolcezza," which also means "sweetness" or "softness." Thus, the name as a whole signifies "with sweetness" or "gracefully." Condoleezza Rice was the first African American woman to hold the position of United States Secretary of State (2005-2009) under President George W. Bush. She also served as the National Security Advisor from 2001 to 2005. Her rise to prominence and influential roles in U.S. politics have contributed to increased awareness and recognition of her unique name. While Condoleezza is not a traditional or well-known name, it has gained some popularity in recent years due to the fame and accomplishments of Condoleezza Rice. However, it remains relatively uncommon and continues to be associated primarily with its famous namesake.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Condoleezza since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2005
5 births
in 2005
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years