Spanish (Pasión): from pasión ‘suffering’, referring to the Passion or suffering of Christ, and hence a name given to someone born on Good Friday.
GIVEN NAMES: Spanish 41%. Angelito (2), Juan (2), Roldan (2), Rosendo (2), Agustin, Alfredo, Ana, Andres, Angelita, Artemio, Bonifacio, Candelaria.
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