Cordova - Last Names

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Cordova

/kɔrˈdoʊvə/

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Meaning

From Córdoba, a city in southern Spain

Represents a connection to place, ancestry, and historical identity, often symbolizing roots in Spanish or Sephardic Jewish heritage.

Symbolism

Embodies cultural confluence, resilience, and intellectual heritage, reflecting the rich blend of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish traditions in medieval Spain.

Etymology: Derived from the toponym Córdoba, which itself may originate from the Phoenician 'Qart-uba' meaning 'city of the bridge' or 'fortified town', later Latinized as 'Corduba'. The name became a hereditary surname for those originating from the region.

Style & Origin

traditional

european

Cultural Background

Of Spanish origin, Cordova is derived from the city of Córdoba in Andalusia, Spain, and reflects the

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