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Christian Name · Spanish/Portuguese Origin
Cruz Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Cruz
boy
Cruz means "Cross", a boy's name of Spanish/Portuguese origin. The name Cruz does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Cruz proclaims the cross of Christ — the instrument of shame transformed into the symbol of ultimate love and victory.
Is Cruz in the Bible?
No — the name Cruz does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Cross", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cruz.
Pronunciation:/KROOZ/
OriginSpanish/Portuguese
MeaningCross
What does Cruz mean?
Cruz is a boy name of Spanish/Portuguese origin meaning "Cross". Cruz directly means 'cross' — the most powerful symbol in all of Christianity. The cross represents Christ's sacrificial death, the forgiveness of sins, and the doorway to eternal life.
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What does Cruz mean in the Bible?
Cruz means "Cross" and is a name of Spanish/Portuguese origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Cruz directly means 'cross' — the most powerful symbol in all of Christianity. The cross represents Christ's sacrificial death, the forgiveness of sins, and the doorway to eternal life. Paul declared that he would glory in nothing except the cross of Christ.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Cruz?
Cruz is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Cross" — not because Scripture names anyone Cruz.
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Which books of the Bible mention Cruz?
Cruz is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Cruz?
Cruz proclaims the cross of Christ — the instrument of shame transformed into the symbol of ultimate love and victory.
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Cruz name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Cruz does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Cross", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Cruz.
Cruz means "Cross." It is a Spanish/Portuguese name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Cross" — runs right through the Bible.
Spanish/Portuguese. Cruz comes into English from Spanish/Portuguese and carries the sense "Cross." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Cruz
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Cruz?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Cruz?
You can read every verse where Cruz appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.