Goya

The first name Goya is considered a Spanish pet form of Gregoria, a feminine form of the name Gregor, which has its origin in the Ancient Greek Gregorios (Γρηγόριος). Translated, the name means "the Vigilant" or "the Guardian."

What does the name Goya mean?

Goya is a female first name regarded as a Spanish pet form of Gregoria, a feminine derivative of the name Gregor, which traces back to the Greek name Gregorios (Γρηγόριος). The meaning of the name is "the Vigilant" or "the Guardian." Its roots lie in the Ancient Greek term grḗgoros ‎(γρήγορος), which means "vigilant," "attentive," "cautious," "quick," "swift," "prompt," and "lively." There is also a connection made to the Latin word grex for "the herd," which is why the meaning is occasionally interpreted as "the Shepherdess." The male counterpart to this name is Goyo.

Where does the name Goya come from?

The name Goya has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the Vigilant." The etymological origins lie in the Ancient Greek word grḗgoros ‎(γρήγορος), which describes "vigilant," "attentive," "cautious," "quick," "swift," "prompt," and "lively." The name is common in the Catalan and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Goya?

Goya is pronounced approximately like 'Go-ya.'

When is the name day of Goya?

The name day for Goya falls on February 12, May 25, August 26, and September 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Goya is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of most common girls' names. From 2010 to 2024, Goya was given as a first name in Germany fewer than ten times, resulting in a rank of 10,750. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, there are varying rankings of Goya in the name charts of different countries.

Famous people

• Francisco de Goya (*1746) Spanish painter and printmaker