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Vega name meaning
Last Name
117k
in the U.S.
in 2010
117k
in the U.S.
in 2010
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Vega mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Vega
User Submitted Origins
Spanish
60%
Latin
19%
Arabic
14%
Filipino (Philippines)
5%
English
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Vega means "Meadows".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Vega is of Latin origin and means "Star".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Vega is of Spanish origin and means "THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Ve"ga
A brilliant star of the first magnitude, the brightest of those constituting the constellation Lyra.
Etymology: Ar. wāgi', properly, falling: cf. F. Wéga
noun Ve"ga
An open tract of ground; a plain, esp. one which is moist and fertile, as those used for tobacco fields.
Etymology: Sp
Other Dictionary Sources
- The brightest star in the constellation Lyra
- Prolific Spanish playwright (1562-1635)
Wiktionary
From Medieval Latin, from Arabic وَاقِع (wāqiʿ, “falling”), from the expression النَّسْر الوَاقِع (an-nasr al-wāqiʿ, “falling eagle”). The active participle وَاقِع (wāqiʿ) derives from the verb وَقَعَ (waqaʿa, “fall, drop, tumble, alight, pounce”).
- (astronomy) The brightest star in the constellation Lyra; Alpha (α) Lyrae. It forms one corner of the Summer Triangle.
From Spanish vega (“meadow, fertile lowland”), which see for more information.
- A surname.
- A small city, the county seat of Oldham County, Texas, United States.
- (historical) An automobile that was manufactured by Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Corporation from 1970 to 1977.
Vega was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Italian, Norwegian, and Spanish
Notable Persons Named Vega
Notable Persons Named Vega
Vega Tamotia
Vega Tamotia is an actress. She has been prominent since 2008. Vega was born on May 7th, 1985 in Chhattisgarh, India.
Vega
Vega is a musician. She was most prominent from 2002 to 2002. Vega was given the name Mercedes Mígel Carpio on February 18th, 1979 in Córdoba, Andalusia. Vega is also known as Vega.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Vega
Notable Persons With the Last Name Vega
Alexa PenaVega
Alexa PenaVega is an actress and singer. She was most active from 1993 to present. Alexa was given the name Alexa Ellesse Vega on August 27th, 1988 in Miami, Florida, U.S.
Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega is an alternative rock and folk rock musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1982 to present. Suzanne was born on July 11th, 1959 in Santa Monica, California, United States.
Paz Vega
Paz Vega is an actress. She was most prominent from 1997 to present. Paz was given the name Paz Campos Trigo on January 2nd, 1976 in Seville.
Paulina Vega
She holds the title Miss Atlántico 2013, (Winner), Miss Colombia 2013, Miss Universe 2014, and Atlántico Department. Paulina was given the name Paulina Vega Dieppa on January 15th, 1993 in Barranquilla.
Makenzie Vega
Makenzie Vega is an actress. She was most prominent from 1999 to present. Makenzie was given the name Makenzie Jade Vega on February 10th, 1994 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alan Vega
Alan Vega is a proto-punk, punk rock, electronic music, experimental rock, minimal music, no wave, industrial music, synthpop, rockabilly, and post-punk musician, sculptor, painter, and painting. He was most prominent from 1966 to present. Alan was given the name Boruch Alan Bermowitz on June 23rd, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York City.
- Amelia VegaBeauty Queen
- Savio VegaWrestler
- Lope de VegaWriter
- Sergio VegaMusician
- Garcilaso de la VegaWriter
- Little Louie" VegaDisc Jockey
- Ratheesh VegaMusician
- Cecilia Vega
- Arturo VegaGraphic Designer
- Antonio VegaMusician
- Joseph de la Vega
- Mauricio García Vega
- Lola MoraArtist
- Jurij Vega
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Vega | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 5.53% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 0.56% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.22% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.29% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 92.68% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Vega
People with the last name Vega are most frequently Hispanic or Latino
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