Portuguese (Brazilian) Submitted Names

These names are a subset of Portuguese names used more often in Brazil. See also about Portuguese names.
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Jesiel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
A variant of Jahzeel, occurring, e.g., in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1609).
Jesuíno m Portuguese (Brazilian)
From Late Latin Jesuinus meaning "of Jesus".
Jesuíta f & m Portuguese (Brazilian)
From the Jesuits, a religious order of the Catholic Church named after Jesus Christ. A notable bearer is Brazilian actor Jesuíta Barbosa.
Jhenifer f Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Jennifer used primarily in Latin America.
Jhony m Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American)
Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish borrowing of Johnny.
Joanita f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese borrowing of Juanita.
Jóbson m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Transferred use of the surname Jobson.
Jodeci m & f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Combination of Jo-, from names beginning with that pattern like José and João, -de-, likely taken from names like Valdemiro and Aldemiro, and -ci, taken from names ending with that pattern, e.g. Juraci.
Jodiel m Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Brazilian Portuguese form of Yodiel.
Joedson m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Apparently a variant of Joelson influenced by Edson.
Joeliane f Portuguese (Brazilian, Modern, Rare)
Allegedly coined as a feminine form of Joel.
Joeline f English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Joelene, which is probably a feminine form of Joel, or perhaps a variant of Jolene... [more]
Joelson m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Transferred use of the surname Joelson.
Joice m & f Medieval English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Joyce. As a Brazilian Portuguese name, it is predominantly feminine.
Jonathas m Biblical (All), Literature, Popular Culture, English (Archaic), French (Archaic), German (Archaic), Dutch (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
This is a form of Jonathan that is used in older translations of the Bible. It ultimately comes from Ionathas, which is the form found in both the Septuagint and the Vulgate.... [more]
Joniel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian), Filipino
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -iel, such as Daniel and Gabriel... [more]
Jordani m & f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Brazilian variant of Jordan.
Jorgino m Spanish (Caribbean), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Elaborated form of Jorge or a variant of Jorginho.
Josiana f Portuguese (Brazilian), Lengadocian
Portuguese and Languedocian form of Josiane.
Josiel m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -iel, such as Daniel and Gabriel... [more]
Josimar m Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Josmar. A famous bearer of this name is Brazilian soccer player Josimar Higino Pereira, who popularized "Josimar" as an independent name.
Josinaldo m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Combination of José and a name ending in -naldo, such as Ronaldo.
Josivaldo m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Possibly a combination of José and Valdomiro or Osvaldo.
Josmar m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Contraction of José Maria, a compound name traditionally given in honour of the parents of Jesus. However, the initial syllable can also be taken from Josué; in such cases it is often formed from the names of the bearer's parents (i.e., Josué and Maria).
Josuel m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -uel, such as Manuel and Miguel... [more]
Jovana f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Brazilian Portuguese borrowing of Giovanna.
Jovelina f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Possibly a rhyming variant of Jocelina influenced by Juvenal.
Jovito m Spanish (Philippines), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Masculine form of Jovita. A famous bearer of this name was Jovito Salonga, a Filipino statesman and lawyer.
Jucélia f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a contraction of José and Célia, a variant of Jucelina and a variant of Lucélia.
Judithe f Portuguese (Brazilian), French (African), Haitian Creole, Greenlandic, English (Rare), Danish (Rare)
Portuguese variant of Judite, English and French variant of Judith and Danish and Greenlandic variant of Juditha.
Juliani f & m Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Juliana and Julian. While a feminine name in Brazil, in the USA, it's a unisex name.... [more]
Julião m Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese form of Iulianus (see Julian). Known bearers of this name include the Portuguese multimedia artist and painter Julião Sarmento (b. 1948) and the Brazilian amateur flyweight boxer Julião Henriques Neto (b... [more]
Juliene f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese borrowing of Julienne.
Julinho m Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Portuguese diminutive of Júlio.
Jullie f English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Julie. This is the stage name of a Brazilian voice actress, singer and actress called Juliana "Jullie" Vasconcelos.
Júnio m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese form of Junius.
Juracir m & f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Juraci with the suffix -cir (cf. Valdecir, Moacir, Iracir).
Juscelino m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Jucelino. This name was borne by Juscelino Kubitschek (1902-1976), President of Brazil from 1956 to 1961.
Jutaí m Portuguese (Brazilian)
The meaning and origin of this name is uncertain. It may be derived from the Brazilian river of the same name.
Kaiane f Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Kaiane Aldorino Lopez (born 1986) is a Gibraltarian politician, dancer and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2009.
Kailan m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Meaning unknown, possibly a variant of Kaylan.
Karyme f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), American (Hispanic)
Possibly a form of Karima. A known bearer is Mexican actress Karyme Lozano (1978-).
Kássia f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Brazilian Portuguese variant spelling of Cássia. A known bearer of this name is the Brazilian television presenter, singer and actress Kássia Franco.
Kássio m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Brazilian Portuguese variant spelling of Cássio. Known bearers of this name include the Brazilian soccer players Kassio Rinaldo de Lima Gomes (b. 1987) and Kassio Rocha Martins (b... [more]
Kaun m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Possibly a contracted form of Kauan.
Kelen f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Allegedly a variant of Kailane.
Kélia f French (Modern), Portuguese (Brazilian)
French and Portuguese form of Kelia.
Kelliana f American (Modern, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Either a variant of Keliana, an elaboration of Kellia or an elaboration of Kelly.
Kendi f & m English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Most likely a variant of Kennedy or Candy.... [more]
Kénedi m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Spanish and Portuguese form of Kennedy, reflecting English pronunciation.
Kerolaine f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Carolaine; a variant of Caroline reflecting the English pronunciation.
Kessia f English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Likely a variant of Keziah (compare Kesiah and Kesia).... [more]
Kiteria f Basque (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Bulgarian (Rare), Ukrainian (Rare)
Basque, Bulgarian, and Ukrainian form of Quiteria. This is also the French transcription of the Ukrainian form, although French-speaking parents probably don't normally use it as an actual personal name (cf... [more]
Kléber m French (Quebec), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Québécois form of Kleber as well as a Brazilian variant of Cléber.
Kristiano m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese Brazilian form of Cristiano.
Laécio m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Allegedly a variant of Laércio.
Laerte m Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Italian and Portuguese form of Laertes.
Laine f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Truncated form of Elaine.
Lairton m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Possibly a combination of Lair and the suffix -ton.
Laís f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese form of Laïs.
Laisla f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Laila 1 influenced by Laís.
Lamartine m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Means “dweller by the sea” in French. Alphonse de Lamartine was a French writer and politician in the Second Republic of France.
Lauan m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Meaning unknown, possibly a masculine form of Lauane.
Lauane f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Rhyming variant of Kauane.
Laudo m Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Polish (Archaic)
Portuguese and Polish form of Laud.
Lavinho m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Male version of Lavinha, which is derived from Lavinia
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