Meaning: Cross
The story
Cruz is the Spanish and Portuguese word for cross. Its use as a personal name commonly refers to the Christian cross, giving the short form a specific devotional association.
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Cruz comes from Spanish.
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