Concha
Meaning of Concha
Concha is a feminine name with Spanish origin. It is pronounced as KON-cha (/kɔn.tʃa/) in Spanish. A variation of this name is Conchita. In the United States, Concha has been given to baby girls since at least the early 20th century. It had its peak popularity in the 1940s and 1950s, but has become less common in recent years. Despite its decline in popularity, Concha still carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural heritage. Its associations include connotations of strength and resilience, as well as a connection to Spanish-speaking countries and their rich history and traditions.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as KON-cha (/'kɔn.tʃa/)
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Notable People Named Concha
| Concha Michel (1899–1990) was a Mexican singer-songwriter, political activist, and playwright known for her contributions to preserving the culture of indigenous communities and her influential relationships with prominent Mexican artists and political figures. |
| Concepción Velasco Varona, also known as Concha Velasco, was a highly acclaimed Spanish actress, singer, dancer, and television presenter with a career spanning over six decades, receiving numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to film, theater, and television. |
| Concha Buika, a Spanish singer, gained recognition with her albums Niña de Fuego and La Noche Más Larga, receiving nominations for prestigious music awards. |
| Concha Ortiz y Pino - Maria Concepcion "Concha" Ortiz y Pino de Kleven was a prominent American politician from New Mexico, known for her advocacy of bilingual education, disabled and women's rights, and for being the first woman to hold the position of Democratic majority whip in state government. |
| María de la Concepción Jesusa Basilisa Rodríguez-Espina y García-Tagle, known as Concha Espina, was a highly acclaimed Spanish writer who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature 25 times in 28 years. |
| Concha Méndez - Concepción Méndez Cuesta, also known as Concha Mendez, was a prominent Spanish poet and dramatist associated with the Generation of '27. |
| Concepción García Campoy, also known as Concha García Campoy, was a prominent Spanish radio and television journalist and personality. |
| Concha García Zaera, also known as "La abuela del paint," was a Spanish digital artist who gained popularity for her digital artwork shared on Instagram in her later years. |
| Concha Piquer, a Spanish singer and actress, was renowned for her interpretations of traditional Spanish songs, particularly those by Antonio Quintero, Rafael de León, and Manuel Quiroga. |
| Concha Andreu - Concepción "Concha" Andreu Rodríguez is a Spanish oenologist and politician who served as the President of La Rioja from 2019 to 2023 and has been a member of the Parliament of La Rioja since 2011. |
