Providentia was a Roman goddess of forethought and provision, while providence typically refers to the protective care and guidance of a higher power or the way in which things are naturally provided for in the world. In this context, providentia is more specific to Roman mythology, whereas providence has broader philosophical and religious connotations.

Nikolai Brianchaninov has written:

'Histoire de Russie. Die providentia et homminum confusione Ruthenia ducitur. --' -- subject(s): History

The name Providence originated in the fourteenth century from the Middle English and Anglo French. It came from the latin word providentia. Currently it is a city in Rhode Island.

Belmont Hill School's motto is 'Providentia, Studium, Fidelitas'.