March 8 is observed as International Women’s Day, celebrated in Bolivia to honor women’s courage, resilience, and contributions to society, especially in the nation’s long struggle for justice and equality.
- Juana – The Spanish form of Joan or Jane, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. In Bolivia, it recalls Juana Azurduy de Padilla, a national heroine who fought for independence in the early 19th century.
- Bartolina – From Bartolomé, meaning son (or daughter) of the farmer’s furrow. The name honors Bartolina Sisa, an Aymara leader and symbol of Indigenous resistance against colonial oppression.
