Gender Feminine
Usage Spanish
Pronounced Pron. /es.ˈti.βa.liθ/(European Spanish) /es.ˈti.βa.lis/(Latin American Spanish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Estíbaliz, meaning "Our Lady of Estíbaliz". Estíbaliz is a sanctuary in Álava, Spain. It may be derived from Latin aestivalis "pertaining to the summer", a derivative of aestas "summer". Folk etymology connects it to Basque ezti "honey" and balitz "as if it were".

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Spain: September 12

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Entry added June 9, 2023