Quiterie Name Meaning

The name Quiterie is of French origin and it is a feminine name. It is derived from the Latin "quies", meaning "calm, peace". The name is particularly popular within Francophone countries (the regions where French is spoken primarily).

St. Quiteria is a martyr of Catholic and Orthodox Christian tradition and considered to be one of the patron saint of freemen in Spanish cities in the Middle Ages. In history, she is remembered as a strong and courageous woman who practiced her faith despite persecution.