Conceição

Conceição is a Portuguese term meaning "Conception," particularly the Immaculate Conception, and it is used as a feminine given name, a surname, and as a toponym in Portuguese-speaking countries. The name is closely associated with devotion to Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Our Lady of the Conception), a common Catholic title for the Virgin Mary.

As a toponym, Conceição designates numerous places—cities, towns, parishes, and districts—in Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Angola, and other Lusophone regions. In Portugal, there are several civil parishes and localities named Conceição, often linked to chapels or churches dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Conceição. In Brazil, Conceição appears in the names of many municipalities and regions, reflecting the religious heritage of the country, as well as in the names of neighborhoods and districts within cities. Similar occurrences occur in other Portuguese-speaking countries, where the term appears in geographic designations and in church names.

Beyond geography, Conceição functions as a given name, used primarily among Portuguese-speaking communities, and as a surname. It may appear in full forms such as Maria da Conceição or Maria Conceição, or simply as Conceição. The usage and popularity of the name vary by country and historical period, influenced by religious devotion and cultural naming practices.

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