Beatriz facts for kids

Beatriz (Spanish: [be.aˈtɾiθ], Portuguese: [bi.ɐˈtɾiʃ]) is a popular girl's name in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. It comes from the Latin name Beatrix. The name means 'brings joy' or 'she who brings happiness to others'. It's a lovely name with a cheerful meaning!

Famous People Named Beatriz

Many interesting people throughout history and today have been named Beatriz. Here are some of them:

Historical Figures

• Infanta Beatriz of Spain (1909–2002): She was a Spanish princess, the daughter of King Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenie of Battenburg.
• Beatriz de Suabia (1203–1235): She became a queen in Spain, ruling both Castile and Leon.
• Beatriz de Dia (born around 1140): She was a famous trobairitz, which means a female troubadour. Troubadours were poets and musicians in medieval times.
• Beatriz Pereira Alvim (1380–1415): She was the very first Duchess of Braganza in Portugal.
• Beatriz Enríquez de Arana (1467–1521): She was known as the partner of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus.
• Beatriz Galindo (around 1465–1534): She was a Spanish physician and educator. She was so smart that she was sometimes called "La Latina" because of her knowledge of Latin.
• Dona Beatriz (1684–1706): She was a religious leader and prophet in the Kingdom of Kongo, known as Kimpa Vita.

Artists and Performers

• Beatriz da Conceição (1939–2015): A well-known fadista, which is a traditional Portuguese singer.
• Beatriz Batarda (born 1974): A talented Portuguese actress.
• Beatriz Carvajal (born 1949): A Spanish actress.
• Beatriz Costa (1907–1996): Another famous Portuguese actress.
• Beatriz Luengo (born 1982): A Spanish actress, singer, and dancer.
• Beatriz Michelena (1890–1942): An American silent film actress.
• Beatriz Milhazes (born 1960): A Brazilian artist known for her colorful and vibrant paintings.
• Beatriz Azurduy Palacios (1952–2003): A Bolivian movie director.
• Beatriz Segall (1926–2018): A Brazilian actress.
• Beatriz Segura (born 1975): A Spanish actress.
• Beatriz Sheridan (1934–2006): A Mexican actress and director.
• Beatriz Stix-Brunell (born 1993): An American ballet dancer.

Athletes

• Beatriz Cruz (born 1980): A retired track and field athlete.
• Gigi Fernández (born 1964): A former professional tennis player.
• Beatriz Fernández (born 1985): A Spanish handball player.
• Beatriz Gomes (born 1979): A Portuguese sprint canoer.
• Beatriz Lucero Lhuillier: An athlete from the Philippines who won Olympic medals in gymnastics and taekwondo.
• Beatriz Manchón (born 1976): A Spanish sprint canoer.
• Beatriz Pascual (born 1982): A Spanish race walker.

Other Notable People

• Beatriz Allende (1943–1977): A Chilean politician.
• Beatriz Colomina: An architecture historian.
• Beatriz Corredor (born 1968): A Spanish lawyer and politician.
• Beatriz Jaguaribe: A Brazilian communications professor and editor.
• Beatriz Marinello (born 1964): A Chilean-born American chess player.
• Beatriz Merino (born 1947): She was the first and only female prime minister of Peru.
• Beatriz Paredes Rangel (born 1953): A Mexican politician.
• Beatriz Canedo Patiño: A Bolivian fashion designer.
• Beatriz Peschard: A Mexican architect.
• Beatriz Sarlo (born 1942): An Argentine literary and cultural critic.
• Beatriz Villacañas (born 1964): A poet, essayist, and literary critic.
• Beatriz Zavala (born 1957): A Mexican politician.

Fictional Characters Named Beatriz

• Beatriz DaCosta: A superhero from DC Comics, also known as Green Fury and Green Flame.
• Beatriz Aurora Pinzón Solano: The main character of the Colombian TV show Yo soy Betty, la fea.
• Beatriz Garcia: Also known as Penny Century, a character in the comic book series Love and Rockets.

See also

In Spanish: Beatriz para niños

• Beatrice (disambiguation)
• Beatrix (disambiguation)
• Beatriz (disambiguation)
• Beata