Beatriz
beh-ah-TREEZ /ˌbeɪ.əˈtriːz/
Meaning of Beatriz
Beatriz is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Beatrice/Beatrix, from the Latin beatus ('blessed, happy'). The name has been used on the Iberian Peninsula since at least the medieval period and is one of the most consistently top-ranked girls' names in Portugal. Its Italian cousin Beatrice was immortalised by Dante; Beatriz carries the same weight in Luso-Hispanic culture.
How to pronounce Beatriz
In Portuguese: be-a-TRIZ (stress on final syllable, final z pronounced). In Spanish: be-a-TRIZ (same pattern).
Current popularity of Beatriz
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal (INE) | 2024 | #3 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #11 |
| Brazil (IBGE) | 2024 | #8 |
Notable bearers of Beatriz
Princess Beatriz of Portugal (historical); Beatriz Milhazes (Brazilian artist).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31