Asuncion - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Asuncion \a-sun-

is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "Assumption (of the Virgin Mary into Heaven)". Asunción is a Spanish name. The event commemorated by this name is celebrated in Christian countries on August 15. Also the name of the capital city of Paraguay.

Asuncion has 1 variant form: Asencion.

For more information, see also the related name Assunta.

Asuncion is a somewhat common first name for women (#2494 out of 4276) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#9065 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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