Historical FigureRwandan1980 – present
Immaculate Ilibagiza
Rwandan genocide survivor, author of 'Left to Tell'
Biography
A Rwandan-American author and genocide survivor who hid with eight other women in a bathroom during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. She wrote the memoir 'Left to Tell' documenting her survival and faith during the massacre.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Rwandan
Born
1980
Thinking about the name
Immaculate
Latin origin
“From the Latin 'immaculatus' (without stain, spotless, pure), this name is primarily known through the Catholic doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. While rarely used as a standalone given name, Immaculate carries profound spiritual meaning and reflects deep religious devotion. The word evokes perfection, purity, and divine grace.”