cruz

Cruz · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A common Spanish and Portuguese surname meaning "cross."

  2. 2.

    A common element in Spanish place names.

  3. 3.

    Notable people with this surname include actress Penelope Cruz and politician Ted Cruz.

Related words

See also: cross, surname

Etymology

From Spanish and Portuguese cruz meaning "cross," from Latin crux.