Blanca
Meaning of Blanca
The name Blanca is a beautiful and classic choice for a baby girl, with roots deeply embedded in Italian and Spanish cultures. Pronounced as BLAHN-kah, the name means "white" or "fair," symbolizing purity and brightness. It shares its origin with the more widely known variation, Bianca. Over the years, Blanca has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in usage during the mid-20th century but maintaining a consistent presence on baby name charts. The name evokes images of elegance and timeless beauty, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name that combines cultural heritage with a touch of sophistication.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as BLAHN-kah (/ˈblaŋka/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as BLAHN-kah (/ˈblɑŋkɑ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Blanca
| Blanca López de Mariscal, also known as Blanca Guadalupe López Morales, is a Professor emeritus and literature researcher at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico. |
| Blanca Suárez - Blanca Martínez Suárez is a well-known Spanish actress recognized for her roles in popular television series such as The Boarding School, The Boat, Las chicas del cable, and Jaguar. |
| Blanca Canales was an educator and a Puerto Rican Nationalist who played a key role in organizing the women's branch of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party. |
| Blanca Elaine Reyes, known as Blanca, is a Puerto Rican-born American Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter and former member of Group 1 Crew, who released her debut EP "Who I Am" in 2015. |
| Blanca Fernández Ochoa was a prominent Spanish alpine ski racer who participated in four Winter Olympics from 1980 to 1992. |
| Blanca Leonor Varela Gonzáles, a Peruvian poet and daughter of writer Serafina Quinteras, is known for her significant contributions to literature. |
| Blanca of Navarre, Queen of Castile - Blanca, daughter of King García Ramírez of Navarre, became Queen of Castile after marrying Sancho III in 1151 to strengthen ties between León-Castile and Navarre. |
| Blanca Delfina Soto Benavides is a Mexican actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Nuestra Belleza Mundo México 1997. |
| Blanca Manchón - Blanca María Manchón Domínguez is a Spanish windsurfer who achieved gold at the 2010 RS:X Windsurfing World Championships. |
| María Blanca Estela Pavón Vasconcelos was a prominent Mexican film actress and singer during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. |
| Blanca Busquets Oliu is a Catalan journalist and writer known for her award-winning novels and her work with Catalunya Ràdio since 1986. |
| Blanca Inés Durán Hernández is an industrial engineer, former Mayor of Chapinero, and an openly lesbian politician and activist. |
| Blanca Castellón - Blanca Castellon is a Nicaraguan poet and the author of several works, including Ama del espíritu and Flotaciones, and has won the Instituto de Estudios Modernistas poetry award in Valencia, Spain. She currently serves as the Vice President of Centro Nicaragüense de Escritores and is married with three sons. |
| Blanca Morales-Satre is a former Guatemalan swimmer who competed in the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics. |
| Blanca Palmer Soler is a Spanish taekwondo athlete. |
