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Pepa

Pepa

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A woman's first name common in Spanish-speaking countries
  • proper noun
translation icon : Pepa
  • Everyone in the village knows Pepa for her kindness and willingness to help others.
  • Pepa and Salt-N-Pepa
  • Pepa Denton
  • Sandi (Pepa)

Examples

  • Salt-N-Pepa, Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Public Enemy, Kanye.

    Top Five (2014)

  • The ladies are so fierce here, with enough attitude to make Salt-N-Pepa proud.

    Blog text (14)

  • I love Salt n' Pepa.

    The Rage (2007)

  • it takes a certain type of confidence to dance in the footsteps of Salt-N-Pepa.

    Endless Love (2014)

  • You know, Salt-n-Pepa?

    Doctor Dolittle (1998)

  • Pepa is my best friend, and we spend every weekend together exploring the city.

  • When I was in trouble, I turned to Pepa, who always knows how to find a solution.

Surface Forms

Pepa main

Etymology

Pepa is a Spanish nickname that comes from the full name Josefa, the 'female form of José'. It is like the male nickname Pepe, so thinking of Pepe helps you remember Pepa as a friendly short form. One popular story says Pepe began from the letters 'P.P.' used for Saint Joseph, which helps explain the nickname.