Feliz
Meaning of Feliz
Rooted in Latin Felix yet voiced with a Spanish lilt as feh-LEES, the unisex name Feliz channels the unadorned meaning “happy” while retaining a cosmopolitan edge. U.S. records portray it as a discreet guest at the statistical banquet—rarely breaking past the 500th rank, but stubbornly reappearing decade after decade, most recently in the 2010s, for parents who prefer quiet optimism to headline-grabbing novelty. Culturally, the name calls to mind the cheerful refrain of “Feliz Navidad,” yet its brevity equips it for settings as varied as a boardroom, a jazz club, or a playground. In that versatility it mirrors the Persian notion of shâdmâni—joy that embellishes life without demanding applause—much like saffron threads tinting rice at a Nowruz table. Four letters, two syllables, and a sunrise of meaning: Feliz offers the linguistic economy of a haiku and the sunny outlook of a desert dawn. Dry statisticians may label it “low-frequency,” but for the poetically inclined, Feliz is understated jubilation dressed in smart tailoring.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as feh-LEES (/feˈlis/)
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Notable People Named Feliz
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