200+ Brazilian Baby Names for Boys & Girls

Brazilian names have both Portuguese and indigenous origins. The diversity of the names reflect the cultural diversity of this South American country. If you’re searching for a baby name for a boy or girl, you’ve come to the right place! With the help of a naming expert, we’ve rounded up a variety of Brazilian boy and girl names that are popular, unique, native, and more. Plus, find out what each name means.

Top Male & Female Brazilian Names

Popular Boy Names: Jose, Joao, Antonio, Francisco, Carlos
Popular Girl Names: Maria, Ana, Francisca, Antonia, Adriana
Unique Boy Names: Bento, Carmo, Celestino, Cruz, Jorge
Unique Girl Names: Atiena, Aurea, Belmira, Bibiana, Brasilia

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Popular Brazilian Boy Names

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There are many common Brazilian names for boys. These names tend to be popular with Brazilian families and have meanings tied to religion or brave characteristics. Here are some to inspire you:
- Jose: “God multiplies”
- Joao: “Graced by God”
- Antonio: “Invaluable”
- Francisco: “One who comes from France”
- Carlos: “Warrior of People”
- Paulo: “Short man”
- Pedro: “Rock”
- Lucas: “Man from Lucania”
- Luiz: “Famous warrior”
- Marcos: “Warrior of Mars”
- Afonso: Portuguese; meaning “noble.”
- Batte: English pet name for Bartholomew; also a Brazilian tribe name.
- Eduardo: “Rich guardian”
- Felipe: “Horse lover”
- Gabriel: “God is my strength”
- Gaspar: “Treasure”
- Ignacio: “Fire”
- Jesus: “God will help”
- Juan: “God is gracious”
- Julio: “Love’s child”
- Manuel: “God is with us”
- Marcelo: “Warlike”
- Miguel: “Who is like God”
- Oscar: “Divine spear”
- Pablo: “Borrowed”
- Rafael: “God has healed”
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Popular Brazilian Girl Names

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Maria, Ana, and Juliana, are just some popular Brazilian female names. Many of these names represent purity or capture the delicate nature of femininity. Take a look at the following list:
- Maria: “Pure woman”
- Ana: “Gracious”
- Francisca: “One who comes from France”
- Antonia: “Valuable” or “priceless”
- Adriana: “One that comes from Aria”
- Juliana: “One with black hair”
- Marcia: “Dedicated to Mars”
- Fernanda: “Fearless to achieve peace”
- Patricia: “Noble”
- Aline: “Noble protector”
- Adriana:”From Hadria”
- Alice: “Noble”
- Antonella: “Worth of praise”
- Beatriz: “Happy”
- Benigna: “Well-born”
- Berta: “Bringer of victory”
- Bruna: “Brunette”
- Camila: “Attendant of a religious ceremony”
- Clara: “Bright”
- Daniela: “God is my judge”
- Elisa: “Consecrated by God”
- Flavia: “Blonde or golden hair”
- Gabriela: “God is my strength”
- Gardenia: “Flower”
- Gisele: “Pledge”
- Helena: “Torch”
- Isis: Ancient Egyptian Goddess of healing and magic.
- Joaninha: “God is gracious”
- Juanita: “God is gracious”
- Julia: “Youthful”
- Laura: “Laurel leaves” or “honor”
- Olivia: “Olive tree”
- Pietra: “Rock”
- Raquel: “Little lamb”
- Sophia: “Wisdom”
- Talita: “Little girl”
- Valentina: “Good health”

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Unique Brazilian Boy Names

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Unique Brazilian names for boys are rare and special. These unique names mean things like “heavenly,” “moon,” and “born-again.” They have an ethereal element to them that can be quite appealing. Check out the following options:
- Bento: “Blessed”
- Carmo: “Garden of God”
- Celestino: “Heavenly”
- Cruz: “Cross”
- Jorge: “Farmer”
- Kaua: “Sensitive”
- Ligongo: “Who is this”
- Luan: “Moon”
- Luciano: “Light”
- Mateus: “Gift of God”
- Matheus: “God’s gift”
- Mauricio: “Dark-skinned”
- Paulo: “Small or humble”
- Rafael: “God has healed”
- Renato: “Born again”
- Santos: “Saints”
- Silverio: “Woods”
- Teodoro: “God's gift”
- Thales: “To blossom”
- Tiago: “May God protect”
- Tomas: “Twin”
- Tristao: “Filled with sadness”
- Vidal: “Life”
- Zacarias: “God remembers”

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Unique Brazilian Girl Names

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Aurea, Belmira, and Luara are a few unique Brazilian girl names. It’s likely you haven’t heard of many of these. These names are connected to light, the divine, and other desirable traits. Here are choices for unique names for girls:
- Atiena: “Guardian of the night”
- Aurea: “Gold”
- Belmira: “Beautiful woman”
- Bibiana: “Lady”
- Brasilia:”From Brazil”
- Daiane: “Divine”
- Dylla: “Self-reliant individual”
- Gilma: “One who advances”
- Iara: Name of mythical water nymph
- Isaura: “Gentle breeze”
- Ifeya: “Lovable”
- Kiania: “The dawn”
- Luara: “Glorious”
- Margarida: “Child of light”
- Mucamutara: “Born during the war”
- Neusa: “Swimmer”
- Niceta: “Victorious one”
- Noemia: “Pleasant”
- Uxia: “Well-born”
- Zulmira: “Peaceful”

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Native Brazilian Boy Names

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Native Brazilian boy names are more commonly associated with Brazil. They’re not all indigenous, but these names have strong ties to the country and culture of Brazil. The following selection includes some native Brazilian names for boys:
- Caue: “Mountain”
- Adriano: “Rich” or “Dark one”
- Agostino: “Exalted”
- Aldo: “Old and wise”
- Benicio: “Blessed”
- Bernardo: “Bold as a bear”
- Claudio: “Lame”
- Diego: “Supplanter”
- Domingo: “The Lord’s”
- Emanuel: “God is with us”
- Emiliano: “Eager” or “work”
- Flavio: “Gold” or “blonde”
- Gencio: “Loves his family”
- Guilherme: “Resolute protector”
- Henrique: "Home ruler”
- Horacio: “Behold” “Keeper of the hours”
- Joaquim: “Established by God”
- Luciano: “Light.”
- Onyait: “Born on the grassland”
- Ricardo: "Rich and powerful ruler”
- Rodrigo: “Famous one”
- Ronaldo: “Rules with counsel”
- Salvador: “Savior”
- Santiago: “Supplanter”
- Tristao: “Filled with sadness”

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Native Brazilian Girl Names

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Native Brazilian girl names are mysterious and enchanting. Some have indigenous roots and originated from the Tupi tribe of Brazil. Others are not indigenous in origin, but are very much connected to Brazilian culture. Take a look at the following list:
- Yara: “Water lady” or “river spirit”; Indigenous Brazilian according to naming expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson.^{[1]
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- Aparecida: “Appeared”
- Augustina: “Exalted”
- Bianca: “White” or “fair”
- Diolinda: “Beautiful God”
- Dominga: “Belonging to God”
- Efigenia: “Born to strength”
- Giovana: “God is good”
- Guadalupe: “River of black stones”
- Hortencia: “Garden”
- Ida: “Youthful”
- Isadora: “Gift of Isis”
- Janaina: The Mother of Fish in Brazil
- Juanita: “God is gracious
- Manuela: “God is with us”
- Morena: “Dark”
- Pedrina: “Rock”
- Pilar: “Pillar”
- Renata: “Reborn”
- Tainara: “Star”; from the Brazilian indigenous language of Tupi
- Teressa: “Reaper”

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Cool Brazilian Boy Names

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Cool Brazilian names are great for boys. Some represent bravery or warrior strength, while others signify justice and power. Many boys would be proud to carry any of these names. Here are some ideas:
- Abilo: “Proficient” or “skillful”
- Alexandre:”Protector of mankind”
- Andre: “Valiant” or “courageous”
- Balduin: “Bold and brave friend”
- Bruno: “Brown’s son”
- Caio: “Rejoice”
- Cesar: Name of the famous emperor
- Cristiano: “Anointed” or “Follower of Christ”
- Davi: “Beloved”
- Enzo: “Home ruler”
- Ferreira: “Someone who lives near an iron forge”
- Gael: “Stranger”
- Geraldo: “Spear warrior”
- Giovanni: “Gift from God”
- Gustavo: “Goth”
- Guilherme: “Resolute Protector”
- Inacio: “Fire”
- Justino: “Just” or “righteous”
- Kauê: “Falcon”
- Leopoldo: “Bold man”
- Luiz: “Famous warrior”
- Martim: “Warlike” or “son of Mars”
- Renan: “Luxuriant”
- Ricardo: “Powerful” or “strong ruler”
- Rodrigo: “Famous ruler”
- Rui: “Famous ruler”
- Sabio: “Learned” or “clever”
- Valente: “Valiant”
- Vicente: “To conquer”
- Goncalo: “Smart in battle”

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Beautiful Brazilian Girl Names

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Beautiful Brazilian girl names are alluring and soft. These names have various meanings that are tied to strength, vitality, glory, and more. Here are some of the most beautiful names for girls:
- Aline: “Noblewoman”
- Balei: “Inquisitive” or “intelligent”
- Bia: “Force”
- Bibiana: “Full of life”
- Branca: “The white one”
- Caique: “Waterbird”
- Cesaria: “The head of hair”
- Cloe: “Blooming”
- Dylla: “Self-reliant individual”
- Fernanda: “Adventurous”
- Iemanja: “Mother of fish children”
- Iracema: “Lips of honey”
- Janaina: “Mother of fish”
- Luara: “Glorious”
- Luiza: “Famous warrior”
- Madalena: “Woman of Magdala”
- Neusa: “Swimmer”
- Taciana: “Warrior”
- Pia: “Pious”
- Rosalice: Combination of names Rose and Alice
- Rosario: “Rosary”
- Valdirene: “Woman who governs with peace”
- Vitoria: “Victory”

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About Brazilian Names

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Brazilian names have many Portuguese influences. Settlers from Portugal came to Brazil beginning in the 1500s, and Portuguese is the official language of the country. For these reasons, a lot of Brazilian names have Portuguese origins. It’s also not uncommon to find names in Brazil with German and French influences, as well.^{[3]
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- Many families in Brazil give babies up to two first names at birth. A third one is sometimes added later at the child’s baptism.
- Discover Brazilian surnames in our guide to Brazilian last names.