Quitéria

Quiet down so you can hear this beautiful baby name option! Quitéria is a feminine name of Brazilian, Spanish, and Portuguese origin. Meaning “quiet” and “beautiful,” this calming choice is sure to suit your little darling perfectly. The name is a version of Quiteria, which is a name you might recognize from some religious texts. In some Portuguese religious traditions, it's stated that Quiteria was a second-century virgin martyr who was the leader of the Nonuplet Sisters. Other traditions say that she was a native of Braga, Portugal, who was beheaded, thrown into the sea, and then reemerged from the waters with her head in her hands. There are also some texts that state that she is the patron saint against rabies, and once calmed down rabid dogs with only her voice. Bestowing this beautiful name upon your little one is sure to connect them to their heritage and faith, in one fell swoop.