Bolivar

Bolivar is a name used for people, places, and other uses. In Spanish-language contexts the form is Bolívar, while in English it is commonly written Bolivar. The name is most widely associated with the Venezuelan leader Simón Bolívar.

Simón Bolívar (1783–1830) was a Venezuelan general and statesman who led several South American independence movements against the Spanish Empire. He played a key role in the founding of several nations and is commonly known as El Libertador. His legacy is commemorated in numerous geographical names and institutions across Latin America.

Geography: Bolívar and Bolivar names appear across Latin America and elsewhere. Notable places include Bolívar Department in Colombia and Bolívar State in Venezuela, as well as several towns in the United States named Bolivar, such as Bolivar, Missouri, and Bolivar, Tennessee.

Currency: The bolívar is the currency of Venezuela; its name honors Simón Bolívar. The country has undergone several redenominations in recent decades, and the currency is commonly referred to by its current form as the bolívar soberano.

Other uses: Bolivar is also a surname and a given name. The name appears in institutions, schools, and streets named after the liberator, as well as in cultural and historical references in the Spanish-speaking world.