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Goya

Statistics: Spain · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 3
Origin: Greek (Grēgórios). Meaning: watchful, the one who is alert.
Derived from the Greek Grēgórios (Γρηγόριος), 'watchful' or 'the one who watches', from the verb grēgoreín, 'to be awake', the Christian ideal of spiritual vigilance.

Name day for Goya

September 3

Why this day? Goya is a short form of Gregorio, and shares its name day.

Goya is celebrated in Spain and Argentina on September 3.

The story of the name Goya

Goya is a short form of Gregorio. It keeps its origin (Greek (Grēgórios)) and meaning — watchful, the one who is alert, and shares its name day, September 3.

On birth records, Goya is rarely written as such: the Goyas are Gregorios (28,139 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gregorio page.

Frequently asked questions about Goya

What does Goya mean?

Goya is a short form of Gregorio, which means watchful, the one who is alert.

When is Goya's name day?

September 3, together with Gregorio: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Goya a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Gregorio.

Goya's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Goya

Love potential for Goya

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Diana47%
  3. Vanesa58%
  4. Carmen59%
  5. Ángeles60%
  6. Amparo60%
  7. Gema60%
  8. Vega60%
  9. Nieves60%
  10. Remedios60%

Professional potential for Goya

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor45%
  2. Diana49%
  3. Carla50%
  4. Lola52%
  5. Gloria55%
  6. Tamara59%
  7. Erika59%
  8. Ángeles60%
  9. Rocío60%
  10. Victoria60%

Crush potential for Goya

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