Portuguese Names For Babies

According to Portuguese law, Portuguese names are typically composed of one or two given names, and 2-4 family last names. Usually, the mother’s last name precedes the father’s last name, but the opposite is also possible. For example, Pais, Leonor Soares Henriques.

For your convenience, this post is sorted in alphabetical order. You will be able to find the most comprehensive list of Portuguese names, their meanings, and pronunciations, in the following categories:

Portuguese Boy Names

Aarão

Aarão is a Portuguese Variation of Aaron which means “high mountain; exalted”. Pronounced approximately as aa-row.

Abel

Abel means “breath” and pronounced as a-BEHL (European Portuguese) or a-BEW (Brazilian Portuguese). 

Abílio

Abílio possibly means “my father is strength” and pronounced as ah-BEE-lyoo. 

Abraão

Abraão is a spelling Variation of Abrão which means “father of multitudes”. Pronounced as aa-brahw.

Abrão

Abrão is a Portuguese variation of Abraham which means “father of multitudes”. Pronounced as aa-brahw.

Adalberto

Adalberto is a Portuguese variation of Albert which means “noble and bright”. Pronounced as ah-dahl-BEHR-too.

Adão

Adão is a Portuguese variation of Adan which means “man”. Pronounced as ah-daw or AHD-ow.

Adelmar

Adelmar means “nobly famous” and pronounced as aa-DehL-MAA-R. 

Ademar

Ademar means “famous for his kindness” or “wealth and fame” and pronounced as AA-Deh-MaaR.

Ademir

Ademir is a variation of Ademar which means “famous for his kindness” or “wealth and fame”. Pronounced as AA-deh-mihr.

Adriano

Adriano is a variation of Adrião which means “from Adria”. Pronounced as a-dree-A-no.

Adrião

Adrião is a Portuguese variation of Adrian which means “from Adria”. Pronounced approximately as aa-dree-aw.

Affonso

Affonso is a Portuguese variation of Alphonse which means “noble and ready”. Pronounced as a-fohn-so.

Afonso

Afonso is a spelling variation of Affonso which means “noble and ready”. Pronounced as u-FON-soo (European Portuguese) or a-FON-soo (Brazilian Portuguese).

Agostinho

Agostinho is a Portuguese variation of Augustus which means “great”. 

Alao

Alao is a Portuguese variation of Alan which means “handsome; cheerful”. Pronounced approximately as AHL-aw.

Alberto

Alberto is a variation of Adalberto which means “noble and bright”. Pronounced as al-BEHR-too (European Portuguese) or ow-BEHR-too (Brazilian Portuguese).

Albino

Albino means “white; fair one” and pronounced as al-bee-no. 

Alcides

Alcides means “strong and vigorous” and pronounced as al-see-dehs. Alcides was another name for the hero Herakles.

Aleixo

Aleixo is a variation of Alexio which means “defending men”. Pronounced as ah-LAY-shoo.

Alexandre

Alexandre is a Portuguese variation of Alexander which means “defending men”. Pronounced as ah-li-SHUN-drah (European Portuguese) or a-leh-SHUN-dree (Brazilian Portuguese)

Alexio

Alexio is a diminutive variation of Alexandre which means “defending men”. Pronounced as a-lehks-yow.

Alfredo

Alfredo is a Portuguese variation of Alfred which means “wise counselor”. Pronounced as al-FREH-do.

Almir

Almir is a variation of Adelmar which means “nobly famous”. Pronounced as al-meer.

Almiro

Almiro is a variation of Almir which means “nobly famous”. Pronounced as al-meer-o.

Aloísio

Aloísio is a Portuguese variation of Aloysius which means “famous warrior”. Pronounced as a-loh-eez-yow.

Alonso

Alonso is a variation of Affonso which means “noble and ready”. Pronounced approximately as a-lons.

Altair

Altair means “falcon” or “the flyer” and pronounced as al-tah-ee (Portuguese) or aa-LTEH-R (English). Altair is the name of a star in the constellation Aquila.

Álvaro

Álvaro means “elf army” and pronounced as ahl-va-row. 

Amancio

Amancio means “loving” or “he who loved God”. 

Amando

Amando means “worthy of love” and pronounced as a-MAN-do. 

Ambrosio

Ambrosio is a Portuguese variation of Ambrose which means “immortal one”. Pronounced as ahm-BRAW-zyoo.

Ambrósio

Ambrósio is a spelling variation of Ambrosio which means “immortal one”. Pronounced as ahm-BRAW-zyoo.

Américo

Américo is a Portuguese variation of America which means “work; rich; powerful; ruler” and is a place-name. Pronounced as ah-meh-ree-ko.

Amílcar

Amílcar is a Portuguese variation of Hamilcar which means “brother of Melqart”. Pronounced approximately as a-myoo-kar.

Anacleto

Anacleto means “called forth” and pronounced as a-NA-kleh-tuw.

André

André is a spelling variation of Andre which means “strong and manly”. Pronounced as un-DREH.

Aníbal

Aníbal is a Portuguese variation of Hannibal which means “grace of Baal”. Pronounced approximately as a-nee-bahl.

Anselmo

Anselmo is a Portuguese variation of Anselm which means “with divine protection”. Pronounced as ahn-sehl-muh.

Antelmo

Antelmo means “protector of the homeland”. 

António

António is a Portuguese variation of Anthony which means “priceless one”. Pronounced as un-TAW-nee-oo.

Aristides

Aristides means “excellent kind” or “best” and pronounced as ah-reesh-TEE-dahsh (European Portuguese) or ah-reesh-CHEE-jahsh (Brazilian Portuguese). 

Armando

Armando is a Portuguese variation of Herman which means “army man”. Pronounced as ar-mahn-duw.

Arnesto

Arnesto is a Portuguese variation of Ernest which means “earnest”. 

Arsenio

Arsenio means “virile”. 

Artur

Artur is a Portuguese variation of Arthur which means ” bear”. Pronounced as ur-TOOR.

Atílio

There is no specific meaning for Atílio.

Augusto

Augusto is a variation of Agostinho which means “great”. Pronounced as ow-GOOSH-too (European Portuguese) or ow-GOOS-too (Brazilian Portuguese)

Aurélio

Aurélio is a masculine variation of Áurea which means “golden”. Pronounced as ow-REHL-yow.

Balbino

Balbino means “stammerer”. 

Balduíno

Balduíno is a Portuguese variation of Baldwin which means “brave friend”. 

Bartolomeu

Bartolomeu is a Portuguese variation of Bartholomew which means “son of the furrow”. Pronounced as bahr-to-loh-me-o.

Benedito

Benedito is a Portuguese variation of Benedict which means “blessed”. Pronounced as be-ne-jee-tuw.

Benigno

Benigno means “well-born” and pronounced as be-neeg-now. Benigno was the name of several saints including a 5th-century disciple of Saint Patrick who later became the chief Bishop of Ireland.

Benjamim

Benjamim is a variation of Benjaminho which means “son of the right hand”. Pronounced as behn-ja-meem.

Benjaminho

Benjaminho is a Portuguese variation of Benjamin which means “son of the right hand”. Pronounced approximately as behn-ja-meen-how.

Bento

Bento is a diminutive variation of Benedito which means “blessed”. Pronounced approximately as BEHN-tuw.

Bernardino

Bernardino is a variation of Bernard which means “brave as a bear”. Pronounced as behr-nar-jee-now.

Bernardo

Bernardo is a Portuguese variation of Bernard which means “brave as a bear”. Pronounced as behr-na-duw.

Boaventura

Boaventura means “good fortune” and pronounced as bo-a-vehn-too-ra. 

Bonifacio

Bonifacio means “good fate” and pronounced as bo-nee-FA-syo. 

Brás

Brás is a Portuguese variation of Blaise which means “lisping”. Pronounced as brays.

Braz

Braz means “stammering” and pronounced as brahz. 

Breno

Breno means “king” or “raven” and pronounced as breh-now. 

Bruno

Bruno means “brown” and pronounced as BROO-noo. 

Caetano

Caetano means “from Caieta” and pronounced as cah-ee-TAHN-oo. 

Caio

Caio means “to rejoice” and pronounced as ka-yuw. 

Calisto

Calisto means “most beautiful” and pronounced as ka-lees-tow. 

Calixto

Calixto means “most beautiful” or “wine cup” and pronounced as ka-lees-tow.

Camilo

Camilo is a masculine variation of Camila which means “acolyte; attendant at a ritual”. Pronounced as ka-mee-luw.

Cândido

Cândido means “white” or “bright and pure” and pronounced approximately as can-jee-do. 

Carlinhos

Carlinhos is a Portuguese variation of Carlos which means “free man”. 

Carlito

Carlito is a diminutive variation of Carlinhos which means “free man”. Pronounced as kar-lee-to.

Carlitos

Carlitos is a variation of Carlito which means “free man”. Pronounced as kar-lee-tos.

Carlos

Carlos means “free man” and pronounced as KAR-loosh (European Portuguese) or KAR-loos (Brazilian Portuguese). 

Casimiro

Casimiro is a Portuguese variation of Casimir which means “destroyer of peace”. Pronounced approximately as ka-zee-mee-ruw.

Cecilio

Cecilio is a Portuguese variation of Cecil which means “blind”.

Celestino

Celestino means “belonging to heaven” and pronounced as se-lehs-CHEH-no. 

Célio

Célio means “heaven” and pronounced as SEH-lyoo. 

Celso

Celso means “exalted” or “high” and pronounced as SEHL-soo. 

César

César is a Portuguese variation of Caesar which means “long-haired”. Pronounced as SEH-zur. 

Cesário

Cesário is a variation of César which means “long-haired”. Pronounced as seh-zahr-yuw.

Cézar

Cézar is a Brazilian Portuguese variation of César which means “long-haired”. Pronounced as seh-zahr.

Cezar

Cezar is a spelling variation of Cézar which means “long-haired”. Pronounced as seh-zahr.

Cezário

Cezário is a spelling variation of Cesário which means “long-haired”. Pronounced as seh-zahr-yuw.

Chico

Chico is a diminutive variation of Francisco which means “Frenchman; free man”. Pronounced as SHEE-koo. 

Cisco

Cisco is a diminutive variation of Francisco which means “Frenchman; free man”. (Similar to Chico.) Pronounced as SEES-ko.

Cipriano

Cipriano means “man from Cyprus” and pronounced as see-pree-AH-no. 

Ciríaco

Ciríaco means “of the lord” and pronounced as see-ree-a-kow. 

Cláudio

Cláudio is a Portuguese variation of Claudius which means “lame; enclosure”. Pronounced as KLOW-joo (Brazilian Portuguese) or KLOW-dhyoo (European Portuguese). 

Clemente

Clemente means “merciful; gentle” and pronounced as kli-MEHN-ti (European Portuguese) or kleh-MEHN-chee (Brazilian Portuguese).

Cleto

Cleto is a diminutive variation of Anacleto which means “called forth”.

Conrao

Conrao is a Portuguese variation of Conrad which means “brave counsel”. 

Cornélio

Cornélio is a Portuguese variation of Cornelius which means “horn”. Pronounced as kor-nehl-yow.

Cosme

Cosme is a Portuguese variation of Cosmo which means “universe” or “order; beauty”. Pronounced approximately as kosh-mee.

Cristiano

Cristiano is a Portuguese variation of Christian which means “follower of Christ”. Pronounced as kreesh-TYU-noo (European Portuguese) or krees-CHYU-noo (Brazilian Portuguese). 

Cristóvão

Cristóvão is a Portuguese variation of Christopher which means “bearer of Christ”. Pronounced approximately as krees-toh-vow.

Custódio

Custódio means “guardian spirit” and pronounced as KuwSTOWDiyow. 

Dado

Dado is a diminutive variation of Eduardo which means “wealthy guardian”. Pronounced as dah-doo.

Damião

Damião is a Portuguese variation of Damian which means “to tame”. Pronounced as dah-mee-yaw.

Dan

Dan is a diminutive variation of Daniel which means “God is my judge”. Pronounced as DAHN.

Daniel

Daniel means “God is my judge” and pronounced as dan-yehl (Portuguese) or DAN-yahl (English). Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. 

Danilo

Danilo is a variation of Daniel which means “God is my judge”. Pronounced as da-nee-luw.

Davi

Davi is a variation of David which means “beloved”. Pronounced as dah-vee.

David

David means “beloved” and pronounced as DAH-veed (Portuguese) or DAY-vid (English). David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel, ruling in the 10th century BC.

Delgado

Delgado means “a slim man” and pronounced as dehl-ga-do. 

Demétrio

Demétrio is a Portuguese variation of Demetrius which means “follower of Demeter”. Pronounced as deh-meh-tree-yow.

Dênis

Dênis is a variation of Dinis which means “follower of Dionysos”. Pronounced as DEH-nees. 

Deodato

Deodato means “he who serves God” or “given by God” and pronounced as deh-o-dah-to. 

Desidério

Desidério means “longing” and pronounced as deh-zee-dehr-yow. 

Dimas

Dimas means “sunset” and pronounced as dee-mahs (European Portuguese) or jee-mahs (Brazilian Portuguese). 

Dinis

Dinis is a Portuguese variation of Dennis which means “follower of Dionysos”. Pronounced as dee-NEESH (European Portuguese) or jee-NEES (Brazilian Portuguese).

Diniz

Diniz is a spelling variation of Dinis which means “follower of Dionysos”. Pronounced as dee-NEEZH (European Portuguese) or jee-NEEZ (Brazilian Portuguese).

Diogo

Diogo is a Portuguese variation of Diego which means “supplanter”. Pronounced as DYAW-goo (European Portuguese) or JYAW-goo (Brazilian Portuguese). 

Dionísio

Dionísio is a Portuguese variation of Dionysius which means “follower of Dionysos”. Pronounced as dee-oo-NEE-zyoo (European Portuguese) or jee-oo-NEE-zyoo (Brazilian Portuguese). 

Domingos

Domingos is a Portuguese variation of Dominic which means “belonging to the lord”. Pronounced as doh-meen-gows.

Donato

Donato means “given by God” and pronounced as doh-na-tuw. Donato was the name of several saints. 

Du

Du is a variation of Dado which means “wealthy guardian”. Pronounced as doo.

Duarte

Duarte is a Portuguese variation of Edward which means “wealthy guardian”. Pronounced as doo-AR-ti,  doo-ART (European Portuguese) or doo-AR-chee, doo-ARCH (Brazilian Portuguese)

Dudu

Dudu is a variation of Du which means “wealthy guardian”. Pronounced as doo-doo.

Edmundo

Edmundo is a Portuguese variation of Edmund which means “fortunate protector”. Pronounced as ehj-muhn-dow.

Edu

Edu is a diminutive variation of Eduardo which means “wealthy guardian”. (Similar to Dado.) Pronounced as eh-doo.

Eduardo

Eduardo is a Portuguese variation of Edward which means “wealthy guardian”. (Similar to Duarte.) Pronounced as ehd-wahr-dho.

Egídio

Egídio is a Portuguese variation of Giles which means “young goat”. Pronounced approximately as eh-jeed-yow.

Elder

Elder means “clear” or “older” and pronounced as el-dehr. 

Eleuterio

Eleuterio means “free” and pronounced as eel-yoh-tehr-yow. 

Elias

Elias is a Portuguese variation of Elijah which means “my God is Yahweh”. Pronounced as ah-LEE-ahsh (Portuguese) or i-LIE-ahs (English).

Elpidio

Elpidio means “hope”. 

Emanuel

Emanuel means “God is with us” and pronounced as ee-mahn-wehl. 

Emelinho

Emelinho is a Portuguese variation of Emil which means “rival”. Pronounced approximately as e-meh-leen-ho.

Emilinho

Emilinho is a spelling variation of Emelinho which means “rival”. Pronounced approximately as e-mee-leen-ho.

Emilio

Emilio is a diminutive variation of Emilinho which means “rival”. Pronounced as eh-meel-yow.

Enéas

Enéas is a Brazilian Portuguese variation of Aeneas which means “praise”. Pronounced as eh-neh-yahs.

Erasmo

Erasmo is a Portuguese variation of Erasmus which means “beloved, desired”. Pronounced as eh-rahs-muw.

Érico

Érico is a Portuguese variation of Eric which means “eternal ruler”. Pronounced as eh-ree-kow.

Ernestino

Ernestino is a variation of Ernesto which means “earnest”. Pronounced as ehr-nehs-tee-now.

Ernesto

Ernesto is a variation of Arnesto which means “earnest”. Pronounced as ehr-nehs-tow.

Ernio

Ernio is a diminutive variation of Ernesto which means “earnest”.

Estevao

Estevao is a Portuguese variation of Stephen which means “crowned”. Pronounced approximately as ehs-teh-vauw.

Eugênio

Eugênio is a Portuguese variation of Eugene which means “noble”. Pronounced as e-yo-jehn-yow.

Eusébio

Eusébio means “pious” and pronounced as e-yo-sehb-yow. 

Eustáquio

Eustáquio is a Portuguese variation of Eustace which means “fruitful”.

Eutímio

Eutímio means “in good spirits”. 

Evaristo

Evaristo means “well pleasing” and pronounced as eh-va-REES-tuw. 

Ezequiel

Ezequiel is a Portuguese variation of Ezekiel which means “God strengthens”. Pronounced as eh-zeh-kyehl.

Fabiano

Fabiano means “bean grower” and pronounced as fab-YAH-no.

Fábio

Fábio is a diminutive variation of Fabiano which means “bean grower”. Pronounced as FA-byoo.

Fabricio

Fabricio means “craftsman” and pronounced as frah-brees-yow. 

Faustino

Faustino is a variation of Fausto which means “fortunate one”. Pronounced as fahws-tee-now.

Fausto

Fausto is a Portuguese variation of Faust which means “fortunate one”. Pronounced as FAHW-sto.

Feliciano

Feliciano is a variation of Félix which means “lucky; happy; fortunate”. Pronounced as feh-lees-yah-no.

Felipe

Felipe is a Brazilian Portuguese variation of Philip which means “lover of horses”. Pronounced as feh-lee-pee.

Felipinho

Felipinho is a variation of Felipe which means “lover of horses”. 

Félix

Félix means “lucky; happy; fortunate” and pronounced as FEH-leeks. 

Fernando

Fernando is a Portuguese variation of Ferdinand which means “bold voyager”. Pronounced as fehr-nahn-duw.

Fernão

Fernão is a diminutive variation of Fernando which means “bold voyager”. Pronounced as fehr-naw.

Filipe

Filipe is a spelling variation of Felipe which means “lover of horses”. Pronounced as fi-LEEP or fi-LEEP-i. 

Firmino

Firmino is a Portuguese variation of Firmin which means “firm”. Pronounced as feer-mee-now.

Flávio

Flávio is a Portuguese variation of Flavius which means “yellow hair”. Pronounced as flahv-yuw.

Florêncio

Florêncio is a Portuguese variation of Florence which means “flourishing, prosperous”. Pronounced as floh-rehn-syuw.

Floro

Floro is a masculine variation of Flora which means “flower”. 

Fortunato

Fortunato means “fortunate; blessed; happy” and pronounced as fohr-too-nah-to. Fortunato was the name of several early saints and martyrs.

Francisco

Francisco is a Portuguese variation of Francis which means “Frenchman; free man”. Pronounced approximately as frun-SEESH-koo or frun-SEES-koo.

Fred

Fred is a diminutive variation of Frederico which means “peaceful ruler”. Pronounced as FREHD.

Frederico

Frederico is a Portuguese variation of Frederick which means “peaceful ruler”. Pronounced as fri-di-REE-koo or freh-deh-REE-koo.

Fredo

Fredo is a variation of Fred which means “peaceful ruler”. Pronounced approximately as freh-duw.

Fúlvio

Fúlvio means “yellow, tawny” and pronounced as fuhl-vyuw. 

Gabriel

Gabriel means “God is my strength” and pronounced as gab-ree-ehl (Portuguese) or GAY-bree-ahl (English). Gabriel is the name of the archangel who heralded the news of Jesus’ birth — appears in Christian, Jewish and Muslim texts. 

Galvão

Galvão is a Portuguese variation of Gawain which means “white hawk”. Pronounced as GAHL-vaw.

Gaspar

Gaspar is a Portuguese variation of Jasper which means “treasurer”. Pronounced as GAS-pahr.

Geraldo

Geraldo is a Portuguese variation of Gerald which means “ruler with the spear”. Pronounced as jeh-rahl-dow.

Germano

Germano means “brother” or “from Germany” and pronounced as jeh-mah-nuu. 

Gervasio

Gervasio is a Portuguese variation of Gervaise which means “skilled with a spear”. Pronounced as jehr-vah-zyow.

Gil

Gil is a Portuguese variation of Giles which means “young goat”. (Similar to Egídio.) Pronounced as ZHEEL (European Portuguese) or ZHEEW (Brazilian Portuguese). 

Gilberto

Gilberto is a Portuguese variation of Gilbert which means “bright pledge”. Pronounced as jeel-BEHR-tuw.

Gláucio

Gláucio means “bluish grey” and pronounced as GLAHW-syo. 

Glauco

Glauco is a variation of Gláucio which means “bluish grey”. Pronounced as GLAW-ko. 

Godofredo

Godofredo is a Portuguese variation of Geoffrey which means “pledge of peace”. Pronounced as go-dho-FREH-dho.

Gonçalo

Gonçalo is a variation of Gonçalvo which means “war” or “fight; whole; safe”. Pronounced approximately as gon-SA-loo. 

Gonçalvo

Gonçalvo means “war” or “fight; whole; safe”.

Graciano

Graciano means “grace” or “pleasing” and pronounced as grah-SYA-noo. 

Gualberto

Gualberto means “army ruler” or “shining one” and pronounced approximately as gwah-behr-too. 

Guálter

Guálter is a Portuguese variation of Walter which means “army ruler”. Pronounced as gwahl-tehr or gwah-tehr.

Guilherme

Guilherme is a Portuguese variation of William which means “resolute protection”. Pronounced as gee-LYER-mah. 

Gustavo

Gustavo is a Portuguese variation of Gustav which means “staff of the Goths”. Pronounced as goos-TAH-vo.

Haroldo

Haroldo is a Portuguese variation of Harold which means “army ruler”. Pronounced as ah-RAWL-doo. 

Heitor

Heitor is a Portuguese variation of Hector which means “holding fast”. Pronounced as ay-tohr.

Hélder

Hélder means “hell’s door” or “clear” and pronounced as el-dehr. 

Helder

Helder is a variation of Hélder which means “hell’s door” or “clear”. 

Heliodoro

Heliodoro means “gift of sun” and pronounced as eel-yoh-do-row. 

Henrique

Henrique is a Portuguese variation of Henry which means “lord of the manor”. Pronounced approximately as eh-hee-keh. Henrique was the name of a 15th-century Portuguese naval explorer. 

Heraldo

Heraldo is a variation of Haroldo which means “army ruler”. 

Herberto

Herberto is a Portuguese variation of Herbert which means “bright army”. Pronounced as ehr-BEHR-to.

Heriberto

Heriberto is a variation of Herberto which means “bright army”. Pronounced as eh-ree-BEHR-to.

Hermenegildo

Hermenegildo means “complete sacrifice” and pronounced as ehr-meh-neh-jee-yu-duw. 

Hermínio

Hermínio means “of Hermes” or “soldier” and pronounced as ehr-meen-yow. 

Hipolito

Hipolito means “he who frees horses” and pronounced as ee-PO-lee-to. 

Horácio

Horácio means “timekeeper” and pronounced as o-raah-syow. 

Hugo

Hugo means “heart; mind; spirit” and pronounced as OO-ghoo (European Portuguese) or OO-goo (Brazilian Portuguese).

Iago

Iago is a Portuguese variation of Jacob which means “holder of the heel” or “supplanter”. Pronounced approximately as YA-go. Iago was the name of two early Welsh kings of Gwynedd.

Igor

Igor means “warrior” and pronounced as EE-gor.

Inácio

Inácio is a Portuguese variation of Ignatius which means “fiery”. Pronounced as ee-nahs-yo.

Isaías

Isaías is a Portuguese variation of Isaiah which means “Yahweh is salvation”. Pronounced as ee-ZAA-yahz.

Isdro

Isdro is a Portuguese variation of Isidore which means “gift of Isis”. Pronounced approximately as ees-dro.

Ivo

Ivo means “yew” and pronounced as EE-voo. Ivo was the name of several saints.

Jacinto

Jacinto means “hyacinth” and pronounced as jah-seen-to. 

Jaco

Jaco is a Portuguese variation of Jacob which means “holder of the heel” or “supplanter”. Pronounced as ja-kow.

Jair

Jair means “he shines” and pronounced as JAH-eer. Jair, in the Old Testament, was the name of both a son of Manasseh and one of the ruling judges of the Israelites.

Januario

Januario is a Portuguese variation of January which refers to the first month of the year. Pronounced as jahn-wahr-yuw.

Jeremias

Jeremias is a Portuguese variation of Jeremiah which means “appointed by God”. 

Jerónimo

Jerónimo is a Portuguese variation of Jerome which means “sacred name”. Pronounced as jeh-RO-nee-mo.

João

João is a Portuguese variation of John which means “Yahweh is gracious”. Pronounced as ZHWUWNN or zhoo-UWN.

Joãozinho

Joãozinho is a variation of João which means “Yahweh is gracious”. Pronounced as ZHWUWNN-ZEEN-YO or zhoo-UWN-zeen-yo.

Joaquim

Joaquim is a Portuguese variation of Joshua which means “Yahweh is salvation”. Pronounced as zhoo-u-KEEN (European Portuguese) or zho-a-KEEN (Brazlian Portuguese).

Joel

Joel means “Yahweh is God” and pronounced as zhoo-EHL (Portuguese) or JO-ahl (English). Joel is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Joel, which describes a plague of locusts.

Jônatas

Jônatas is a Portuguese variation of Jonathan which means “Yahweh has given”. Pronounced as JO-nah-tahs.

Jordão

Jordão is a Portuguese variation of Jordan which means “flowing down”. Pronounced as JHAWR-daw.

Jorge

Jorge is a Portuguese variation of George which means “farmer”. Pronounced as ZHAWR-zhee (Brazilian Portuguese) or ZHAWR-zhi (European Portuguese). 

Jorginho

Jorginho is a variation of Jorge which means “farmer”. Pronounced as johr-jeen-o.

Jose

Jose is a Portuguese variation of Joseph which means “Yahweh will add (another son)”. Pronounced as jo-zeh.

Josué

Josué is a Portuguese variation of Joshua which means “Yahweh is salvation”. (Similar to Joaquim.) Pronounced as zho-zoo-E or jo-zweh. 

Júlio

Júlio is a Portuguese variation of Julius which means “youthful” or “downy-bearded”. Pronounced as ZHOO-lyoo or joo-lyo.

Juvenal

Juvenal means “young” and pronounced as zhoo-veh-nahl. 

Lando

Lando is a diminutive variation of Rolando which means “famous throughout the land”.

Laudalino

Laudalino is a Portuguese variation of Lawrence which means “from Laurentium”. Pronounced as LAO-DAHLIYNow.

Laurencho

Laurencho is a variation of Laudalino which means “from Laurentium”. Pronounced approximately as LAO-REHNCH-ow.

Leandro

Leandro means “lion-man” and pronounced as lee-AHN-droo.

Leão

Leão is a Portuguese variation of Leo which means “lion”. Pronounced as leh-ahw or lee-ahw.

Leonardo

Leonardo is a Portuguese variation of Leonard which means “brave lion”. Pronounced as leh-o-NAR-duw (Portuguese) or lee-ah-NAHR-do (English). Leonardo was the name of a notable Italian artist and scientist of the Renaissance,  Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519).

Leopoldo

Leopoldo is a Portuguese variation of Leopold which means “bold people”. Pronounced as leh-o-POL-duw. 

Lino

Lino is a Portuguese variation of Linus which means “flax”. Pronounced as lee-now.

Lorenco

Lorenco is a diminutive variation of Laurencho which means “from Laurentium”. Pronounced approximately as lo-rehn-suw.

Lourenco

Lourenco is a variation of Lorenco which means “from Laurentium”. Pronounced as lo-REHN-soo.

Lucas

Lucas means “from Lucania” and pronounced as LOO-kush (European Portuguese) or LOO-kus (Brazilian Portuguese). 

Luciano

Luciano is a Portuguese variation of Lucian which means “light”. Pronounced as loo-sya-no.

Lúcio

Lúcio is a diminutive variation of Luciano which means “light”. Pronounced as loo-syo.

Luís

Luís is a Portuguese variation of Louis which means “renowned warrior”. Pronounced as loo-EESH (European Portuguese) or loo-EES (Brazilian Portuguese). 

Luisinho

Luisinho is a variation of Luís which means “renowned warrior”. Pronounced as loo-e-zeen-o.

Luiz

Luiz is a Brazilian Portuguese variation of Louis which means “renowned warrior”. Pronounced as loo-iz.

Macario

Macario means “blessed” and pronounced as ma-KAAR-yo. 

Manoel

Manoel is a variation of Manuel which means “God is with us”. Pronounced approximately as man-WEHL.

Manuel

Manuel is a diminutive variation of Emanuel which means “God is with us”. Pronounced as mu-noo-EHL (European Portuguese) or ma-noo-EW (Brazilian Portuguese).

Marcelinho

Marcelinho is a spelling variation of Marcelino which means “war-like”. Pronounced as mar-seh-lee-no.

Marcelino

Marcelino is a Portuguese variation of Mark which means “war-like”. Pronounced as mar-seh-lee-no.

Marcelo

Marcelo means “young warrior” and pronounced as mar-SEH-lo.

Marciano

Marciano means “dedicated to Mars” and pronounced as mar-SEE-a-no. 

Márcio

Márcio is a diminutive variation of Marciano which means “dedicated to Mars”. Pronounced as mahr-syo.

Marco

Marco is a diminutive variation of Marcos which means “war-like”. Pronounced as MAR-koo.

Marcos

Marcos is a Portuguese variation of Mark which means “war-like”. (Similar to Marcelino.) Pronounced as MAR-koos (Brazilian Portuguese) or MAR-koosh (European Portuguese). 

Mariano

Mariano is a variation of Marciano which means “dedicated to Mars”. Pronounced as mar-yah-no.

Marinho

Marinho is a variation of Mário which means “dedicated to Mars”. Pronounced as ma-reen or ma-reen-o.

Mário

Mário is a diminutive variation of Mariano which means “dedicated to Mars”. Pronounced as mar-yow.

Marquinhos

Marquinhos is a variation of Marcos which means “war-like”. Pronounced approximately as mar-keen-yows.

Martim

Martim is a Portuguese variation of Martin which means “war-like”. Pronounced as MAR-teem.

Martinho

Martinho is a variation of Martim which means “war-like”. Pronounced as mar-chee-no.

Mateus

Mateus is a Portuguese variation of Matthew which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as ma-teh-yows.

Matheus

Matheus is a variation of Mateus which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as ma-teh-yows.

Matias

Matias is a Portuguese variation of Matthias which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as ma-CHEE-yahs.

Matteus

Matteus is a spelling variation of Mateus which means “gift of God”. Pronounced as ma-teh-yows.

Maurício

Maurício is a Portuguese variation of Maurice which means “swarthy; dark skinned; moor”. Pronounced as mow-REE-syoo or maw-REE-syo.

Mauro

Mauro is a diminutive variation of Maurício which means “swarthy; dark skinned; moor”. Pronounced as maw-ro.

Maximiano

Maximiano is a Portuguese variation of Maximus which means “greatest”. Pronounced as mak-seem-YA-noo.

Maximiliano

Maximiliano is a variation of Maximiano which means “greatest”. Pronounced as mahk-see-meel-yah-no.

Maximino

Maximino is a diminutive variation of Maximilliano which means “greatest”. Pronounced as mahk-see-mee-no.

Miguel

Miguel is a Portuguese variation of Michael which means “who is like God?”. Pronounced as mee-GHEHL (European Portuguese) or mee-GEW (Brazilian Portuguese).

Miguelito

Miguelito is a variation of Miguel which means “who is like God?”. Pronounced as mee-GEH-lee-to.

Modesto

Modesto means “moderate” and pronounced as mo-DHEH-sto.

Moises

Moises is a Portuguese variation of Moses which means “delivered from the water”. Pronounced as moy-zehz.

Mundo

Mundo is a Portuguese variation of Edmund which means “fortunate protector”. Pronounced as muhn-DO.

Narciso

Narciso is a Portuguese variation of Narcissus which means “daffodil” or “sleep”. Pronounced as nar-SEE-zo.

Natanael

Natanael is a Portuguese variation of Nathanael which means “gift from God”. Pronounced as na-ta-NA-ehl.

Nataniel

Nataniel is a variation of Natanael which means “gift from God”. 

Necho

Necho is a variation of Arnesto which means “earnest”. 

Nelinho

Nelinho is a variation of Manuel which means “God is with us”. (Similar to Manoel.) Pronounced as ne-leen-o.

Netuno

Netuno is a Portuguese variation of Neptune which possibly means “wet” and is also a planet name. Pronounced as neh-too-no.

Nico

Nico is either a diminutive variation of Nicolau or Nicodemo, Nicolau means “people of victory” while Nicodemo means “victory of the people”. Pronounced as nee-kuw.

Nicodemo

Nicodemo is a Portuguese variation of Nicodemus which means “victory of the people”. Pronounced approximately as nee-KO-DEH-mo.

Nicolau

Nicolau is a Portuguese variation of Nicholas which means “people of victory”. Pronounced as nee-koo-LOW. 

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