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Paz is a term and name with roots in the Spanish and Portuguese languages. In its primary sense, paz means "peace" in Spanish and Portuguese. The word is used across religious and secular contexts to signify harmony and the absence of conflict. Beyond its meaning, Paz is used as a personal name and as a surname in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures.

As a given name, Paz is predominantly feminine in contemporary usage. Notable individuals include Paz Padilla,

As a surname, Paz exists in Latin America and Spain. The Mexican poet Octavio Paz is one

The name Paz, reflecting the concept of peace, appears in various cultural contexts and can function as

a
Spanish
comedian
and
television
presenter;
Paz
Vega,
a
Spanish
actress;
and
Paz
de
la
Huerta,
an
American
actress.
of
the
best-known
bearers
of
the
surname;
his
Nobel
Prize
in
Literature
in
1990
is
widely
cited.
both
a
given
name
and
a
surname.
It
also
appears
in
institutional
or
artistic
naming
where
the
value
of
peace
is
emphasized.