Ecuador Name Meaning & Origin
/eh-kwuh-door/Name Origin
The name 'Ecuador' originates from the Spanish word for 'equator,' referring to the country's location on the equatorial line. It was adopted as the country's name during its independence from Spain, symbolizing its geographical position.
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Ecuadorian (Mixed indigenous and mestizo) 85% -
Ecuadorian (African-Ecuadorian) 10%
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Ecuadorian (European-Ecuadorian) 5%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Ecuador
Notable individuals include: Gustavo Noboa, a former President of Ecuador; Jefferson Pérez, an Olympic gold medalist in race walking; and Oswaldo Guayasamín, a renowned Ecuadorian painter and sculptor.
Ecuador Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 4
People with this name tend to be: Hard-working, practical and grounded.