Prudence
Discretion or cautiousness.
Latin, English
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Prudence
“Discretion or cautiousness.”
PROO-dens
Latin, English origin
8 letters
2 syllables
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Prudence is a virtue name derived from the Latin 'prudentia'. It became popular among the Puritans in the 17th century as they favored names that reminded the bearer of Christian virtues and moral conduct.
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