Prudence
Meaning of Prudence
Prudence is a female name with origins in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "prudentia," which means "foresight" or "wisdom." The name has positive associations with qualities such as prudence, wisdom, and carefulness. Prudence is pronounced as PROO-dəns (/ˈpruːdəns/) in both American English and British English. An alternate variation of the name is Prudencia. In recent years, Prudence has been a moderately popular choice for newborn girls in the United States, consistently ranking between 1961 and 1187 in popularity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as PROO-dəns (/ˈpruːdəns/)
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Notable People Named Prudence
| Prudence Crandall was an American schoolteacher and activist who established the first school for black girls in the United States. |
| Prudence Bushnell is a distinguished American diplomat who held the positions of United States Ambassador to Kenya and United States Ambassador to Guatemala. |
| Prudence Nobantu Mabele was a South African activist who advocated for the rights of women and children living with HIV/AIDS and against gender-based violence, and she set up the Positive Women's Network. |
| Prudence Farrow - Prudence Anne Villiers Farrow Bruns is an American author, meditation teacher, and film producer, known for her association with the Beatles and her famous family. |
| Prudence Burns Burrell - Prudence Hathaway Burns Burrell, an African American nurse and author, served in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II and continued to advocate for the recognition of African American nurses' contributions. |
| Prudence Murdoch - Prudence "Prue" Murdoch MacLeod is an Australian-British non-executive director in the media industry and the eldest daughter of media mogul Rupert Murdoch. |
| Prudence Mabhena is a Zimbabwean singer who overcame severe disability and societal stigma to pursue her passion for music. |
| Prudence Hero Napier, a renowned primatologist, was a leading authority on primate taxonomy and the wife of fellow primatologist John Napier. |
