Providenza is an uncommon Italian female given name derived from the Latin word 'providentia', which translates to 'foresight' or 'providence'. It was popular among the nobility in Italy during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, often used as a sign of prosperity and good fortune.
Between 1915 and 1921, there were 11 babies named Providenza born annually with a notable spike of 6 births in 1921 compared to the previous year's 5 births.