Portuguese names
Names of Portuguese origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- ThiagoA Brazilian Portuguese form of Tiago, carved out of Santiago ('Saint James'), and ultimately from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), whose own meaning is debatedPortuguese#50
- LuanMoonPortuguese#1,217
- JoaoGod is graciousPortuguese#1,466
- RonaldoRuler's advisor or wise ruler, though the association with the famous footballer has largely shaped modern perceptionPortuguese#1,976
- LuaOf debated originPortuguese#2,076
- JoanaGod is graciousPortuguese#2,583
- HeitorA Portuguese form of the Greek name Hector, meaning 'holding fast' or 'defender'Portuguese#2,604
- RuiA common Portuguese name meaning 'red' or 'famous,' though debatedPortuguese#2,641
- MateusGift of GodPortuguese#2,798
- OseiasYahweh savesPortuguese#3,036
- Edersonson of Eder, probably derived from the Hebrew name Eder meaning 'flock'Portuguese#3,181
- BentoBlessed, short form of Benedito, Portuguese form of BenedictPortuguese#3,583
- HenriqueHome rulerPortuguese#3,583
- NayaraPossibly related to 'Nayara' as a variant of 'Nayara' or 'Nahara', with uncertain meaningPortuguese#3,832
- LuizFamous warriorPortuguese#3,848
- LuizaFeminine form of Luiz, the Portuguese form of Louis, meaning 'famous warrior'Portuguese#3,975
- RomarioOf debated originPortuguese#4,139
- TavaresOf uncertain meaningPortuguese#5,045
- UlissesOf uncertain originPortuguese#5,608
- HeloisaThe feminine form of Heloísio, possibly meaning 'famous warrior' or 'sun'Portuguese#5,722
- ViniciusOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin family name Vinicius, which may be related to 'vinum' meaning 'wine'Portuguese#5,861
- MadalenaOf Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileePortuguese#6,546
- BiaOf uncertain originPortuguese#6,838
- JoaopedroCombination of the names Joao and Pedro, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'rock' respectivelyPortuguese#7,679
- ReisIn Portuguese, Reis means 'kings' (plural of rei)Portuguese#7,679
- IzadoraGift of Isis, though often associated with the Greek word for 'gift'Portuguese#8,860
- JoiaJewel or precious stone, from the Portuguese and Catalan word for jewelPortuguese#8,860
- GuilhermeGuilherme is the Portuguese form of William, meaning 'resolute protector' or 'will-helmet' (a compound of Germanic elements wil 'will, desire' and helm 'helmet, protection')Portuguese#8,910
- EdilsonSon of EdilPortuguese#9,714
- Reginaldoadvice rulerPortuguese#9,714
- EdenilsonSon of Edenil, with Edenil possibly derived from Eden or Adão (Adam) combined with the suffix -ilPortuguese#10,695
- FilipeLover of horsesPortuguese#10,695
- Marciodedicated to Mars (the Roman god of war)Portuguese#10,695
- IaraLady of the waterPortuguese#11,932
- AnabelaA combination of Anna and Bella, meaning 'grace' and 'beautiful'Portuguese#14,942
- AndreiaFeminine form of Andrew, meaning 'man' or 'warrior'Portuguese#14,942
- AlmediaOf uncertain originPortuguesegirl
- Deolindaof God, God's giftPortuguesegirl
- Eduardawealthy guardPortuguesegirl
- EdvardoWealthy guardian or prosperous protectorPortugueseboy
- GabriellyGod is my strengthPortuguesegirl
- JoaovictorOf uncertain meaningPortugueseboy
- LaisaOf uncertain originPortuguesegirl
- MacielAn elaborated form or nickname derived from the name Maciel, itself possibly a variation of Spanish or Portuguese surnames, with no single agreed-upon meaningPortugueseunisex
- MariaeduardaA compound of Maria and EduardaPortuguesegirl
- PedrohenriqueA compound of Pedro and Henrique, meaning 'rock' or 'stone' (from Pedro, Latin Petrus) and 'ruler of the home' (from Henrique, Germanic Heimirich)Portugueseboy
- Rodriguesson of RodrigoPortugueseboy
- RodriquesSon of Rodrigo (a given name derived from the Germanic elements hrod 'fame' and ric 'power')Portugueseboy
- SambaOf uncertain originPortugueseboy
- VitorVictor, conquerorPortugueseboy