Central American Submitted Names

Central American names include those from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
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Ivalú f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Combination of Ivanna (which is used as a feminine form of Iván) or another name beginning with the same sound (such as Ivelisse) with Lourdes (compare Lulú), Luisa or Lucía.
Ivanette f English (Rare), Central American
Combination of Ivana with the suffix -ette.
Ivelys f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Variant of Ivelise using the suffix -lys, found in Marlys, Coralys and similar names.
Iveth f Spanish, Central American
Possibly a variant of Yvette.
Ivi m Spanish
Spanish diminutive of Iván. This is borne by Spanish soccer players Iván 'Ivi' López (1994-) and Iván 'Ivi' Alejo (1995-).
Ivian f Spanish (Latin American)
Ivian Sarcos (born 1989) is a Venezuelan model and beauty queen who won Miss World 2011.
Ivón m Spanish
Spanish variant of Ivo 1
Ixe m & f Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a diminutive or variant of Ixel or Ixchel
Ixel f & m Spanish (Latin American)
Possible form or spelling of the name Ixchel.
Izara f Basque (Rare), French (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
In the Basque country and French-speaking areas, this name is now generally considered a variant of Izar and Izarra... [more]
Izascun f Spanish (Rare)
Spanish form of Izaskun.
Izmael m Hungarian (Rare), Eastern African (Rare), Judeo-Catalan, Biblical Hungarian, Biblical Polish, Biblical Czech, Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Hungarian, Polish, Czech, Judeo-Catalan and Somali form of Ishmael, as well as a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Ismael.
Jacaranda f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
A species of tree from south america and grown throughout the world, known for its vibrant purple foliage, it is the national tree of Mexico and its blooming is hailed as a sign of spring.
Jadier m Spanish (Latin American)
Variant spelling of Yadier. A known bearer of this name is Jadier Valladares (b. 1982), a Cuban weightlifter.
Jadiya f Spanish (Modern, Rare)
Spanish borrowing of Khadija.
Jadón m Spanish
Spanish form of Jadon.
Jaima f Occitan, Catalan, Spanish
Feminine form of Jaime 1.
Jaimito m Spanish
Diminutive of Jaime 1.
Jaimón m Spanish
Diminutive of Jaime 1.
Jamileth f Spanish (Latin American), Central American
Variant of Yamilet mostly used in Nicaragua.
Jamin m Spanish
Diminutive of Benjamin.
Jamyleth f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Presumably a rare variant of Yamileth.
Jana f Spanish
Diminutive of Alejandra.
Jandra f Spanish
Diminutive of Alejandra.
Jandry m Spanish
Spanish, Cuban. 19th century.
Janeiro m Portuguese (African), Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Derived from Portuguese janeiro "January".
Janier m Spanish (Latin American)
Variant spelling of Yanier. A known bearer of this name is Janier Acevedo (b. 1985), a Colombian professional road racing cyclist.
Janira f Spanish, Catalan
Spanish and Catalan form of Ianeira.
Janneo m Spanish
Spanish form of Jannaeus.
Janny m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Columbian football player: Janny Rivera (born 16 August 1988) is a masculine bearer of this name.
Jano m Spanish
Diminutive of Alejandro.
Jansenio m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Spanish form of the surname Jansen.
Jantipa f Spanish (Rare)
Spanish form of Xanthippe.
Jantipo m Spanish
Spanish form of Xanthippos via its latinized form Xanthippus.
Jaquin m Spanish
Possibly derived from "Joaquin".
Jara f Spanish (Modern)
Directly taken from Spanish jara "rockrose".
Jariel m Spanish
It either means god strength or god sees.
Jarolin f & m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Feminine form of Járol, based on Carolin (compare Harolin)... [more]
Jasmín f Spanish
Variant of Jazmín.
Jasón m Spanish
Spanish form of Jason.
Jasona f Spanish (Rare)
Feminine form of Jasón.
Javierito m Spanish
Diminutive of Javier.
Javito m Spanish
Diminutive of Javier.
Javo m Spanish
Diminutive of Javier.
Jeancarla f Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of the names Jean 2 and Carla.
Jecito m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jeferson m Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American), Filipino
Portuguese, Spanish and Filipino adoption of Jefferson.
Jefry m Indonesian, Spanish
Indonesian and Spanish variant of Jeffrey.
Jefté m Spanish (Rare), Biblical Spanish
Spanish form of Jephthah. A notable bearer is Spanish footballer Jefté Betancor (1993-).
Jeison m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Spanish and Portuguese form of Jason, reflecting the English pronunciation.... [more]
Jelén f Spanish (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Jelen.
Jelen f Spanish (Modern)
Spanish form of Helen reflecting the English pronunciation.
Jenara f Basque, Spanish
Feminine form of Jenaro.
Jencarlos m Spanish
A combination of Jean 1 and Carlos. ... [more]
Jenócrates m Spanish
Spanish form of Xenokrates via Xenocrates.
Jenófanes m Spanish
Spanish form of Xenophanes.
Jenofonte m Spanish
Spanish form of Xenophon.
Jéred m Spanish
Spanish form of Jared.
Jericó m Spanish
"jericho"
Jerjes m Spanish
Spanish form of Xerxes.
Jeroteo m Spanish (Archaic)
Variant of Hieroteo, which is an older Spanish form of Hierotheos via its latinized form Hierotheus.
Jerusalén f & m Spanish (Rare)
Spanish form of Jerusalem.... [more]
Jesé m Spanish
Spanish form of Jesse and variant of Isaí.
Jeselena f Spanish (Latin American), English
Either a combination of Jessica and Lena or a variant of Yelena influenced by Jessica.
Jesiel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
A variant of Jahzeel, occurring, e.g., in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1609).
Jesu m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus.
Jesualdo m Spanish (Latin American)
Maybe a variant spelling of Gesualdo.
Jesulin m Spanish
The professional name of Spanish bullfighter, Jesulin de Ubrique. Apparently, a form of his given name Jesus.
Jesusbeto m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Alberto.
Jesúsito m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesús.
Jesusma m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Manuel.
Jesusmari m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Maria.
Jesusra m Spanish
Diminutive of Jesus Ramon.
Jezabelo m Spanish
Spanish masculine form of Jezebel.
Jhan m Spanish (Latin American), Medieval Dutch
Variant of Jean 1 used in Spanish-speaking Latin America, as well as a medieval Dutch variant of Jan 1.
Jhenifer f Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Jennifer used primarily in Latin America.
Jhonier m Spanish (Latin American)
From the root of the name John, from Hebrew, with the meaning "God is merciful".
Jhony m Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American)
Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish borrowing of Johnny.
Jibran m Spanish
Jibran means the reward of God to his parents.
Jireh m & f Filipino, English (African, Rare), French (African, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
From the second part of the place name יְהוָה יִרְאֶה‎ (YHWH yir'e) in the land of Moriah, meaning either "the Lord sees" (also "will see" or "will see to it") or "the Lord will provide," so named by Abraham after God provided a ram to sacrifice in place of his son Isaac.
Joaco m Spanish
Diminutive of Joaquin.
Jochola m & f Mayan
Might refer to or reference a sacred flower.
Joleth f Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a variant of Jolette.
Jomi m Spanish, Portuguese
Cognate diminutive of José Miguel and João Miguel.
Jonatás m Spanish
Spanish form of Jonathan.
Jonathana f & m English (Rare), German (Rare), Spanish (Latin American), Brazilian
Rare feminine form of Jonathan. It was also used, in Latin America and Brazil, as a variant of Jonatan.
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]
Jonier m Spanish (Latin American)
Variant spelling of Yonier.
Jonuel m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -uel, such as Manuel and Miguel... [more]
Jorby m & f Spanish (Latin American)
Probably a diminutive of (usually invented) given names that start with Jorb-. Also compare Yorbe and even the Catalan name Jordi and its variant spelling Jordy.
Jorgecito m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jorgelina f Spanish (Latin American)
Feminine form of Jorge, used especially in Argentina.
Jorgina f English (Rare), Portuguese, Spanish
Variant of Georgina. This name is borne by English actress Jorgie Porter (1987-), who was born Jorgina Alexandra Porter.
Jorgis m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jorgito m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jorje m Spanish (Archaic)
Corrupted form of Jorge.
Joseca m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Carlos.
Josefita f Spanish
Spanish diminutive of Josefa.
Josefo m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Josephus.
Joséjuan m Spanish
Combination of José and Juan 1.
Joselis f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Invented name, possibly combining José and the element -lis.
Joselito m Spanish
Diminutive of José.
Joselu m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Luis.
Josema m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Manuel and Jose Maria.
Josemaría m Spanish (Rare)
Variant of José María. Josemaría Escrivá was a Spanish Catholic priest who founded the religious institution Opus Dei. He is considered a saint by the Catholic Church.
Josemi m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Miguel.
Josémiguel m Spanish
Combination of José and Miguel.
Joserra m Spanish
Diminutive of Jose Ramon.
Josiel m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -iel, such as Daniel and Gabriel... [more]
Josilina f Spanish (Latin American)
Most common among the Hispanic / Latino populations. Name originated from two separate names “Josi” “Lina” , “Jose” “Lina”, and “Joce” “Lina”.
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.
Josito m Spanish
Diminutive of José.
Josmary f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Feminine variant of Josmar, perhaps influenced by English Rosemary.
Josuel m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Combination of José or Josué with any name ending in -uel, such as Manuel and Miguel... [more]
Jota m Portuguese, Spanish
Hypocoristic form of João or José.... [more]
Jotán m Spanish
Spanish form of Yotam (see Jotham).
Jotapiano m Spanish
Spanish form of Jotapianus.
Jovany m English, Spanish
Variant of Giovanni, primarily used by English and Spanish speakers.
Jovián m Spanish
Spanish form of Jovian.
Jovino m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Jovinus.
Juaco m Spanish
Diminutive of Joaquin.
Juami m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 and Miguel, which is formed by combining the two given names.
Juampa m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Pablo.
Juampe m Spanish
Spanish diminutive of Juan Pedro.
Juampi m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 and Juan Pablo.
Juampis m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Pablo.
Juanan m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Andres.
Juáncar m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Carlos.
Juanchi m South American, Spanish (Latin American)
Diminutive of the compound name Juan José, as well as other compound names beginning with Juan, perhaps via Juanchito; also compare Juancho... [more]
Juanel m Spanish
Contraction of Juan Manuel or a diminutive of Juan 1 with the suffix -el.
Juanelo m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1.
Juáner m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 Ernesto.
Juanes m Spanish
Short form of Juan Esteban, which is a compound of Juan 1 and Esteban.
Juanfe m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Felipe.
Juangui m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Miguel.
Juani f & m Spanish
Diminutive of Juana and Juan 1.
Juanín m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1.
Juanina f Spanish
Feminine form of Juan 1. Combination of Juan 1 and Nina 1... [more]
Juanja m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Javier.
Juanjo m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan José.
Juanle m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 Leonardo.
Juanlu m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Luis.
Juanluís m Spanish
Combinations of Juan 1 and Luis.
Juanmi m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Miguel.
Juanquis m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Camilo.
Juansa m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan Salvador.
Juanse m Spanish (Latin American)
Contraction of Juan Sebastián, which is a combination of Juan 1 and Sebastián.
Juanvi m Spanish
Diminutive of Juan 1 Vincente.
Judá m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Judas.
Judier m Spanish (Latin American)
Variant spelling of Yudier.
Juli f & m English, Georgian, Spanish, Portuguese
English variant spelling of Julie as well as the Georgian form of the name. It is also a short form of given names that start with Juli-, which not only applies to English, but also to Georgian, Spanish and Portuguese.... [more]
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]
Julianillo m Spanish
Diminutive of Julian.
Julianita f Spanish
Spanish diminutive of Juliana.
Julianito m Spanish
Diminutive of Julian.
Julín m Spanish
Diminutive of Julio.
Julito m Spanish
Diminutive of Julio.
Juncal f Spanish
Means "reed bed" in Spanish, a combination of junco meaning "reed, rush" and the suffix -al, indicating a place where something is grown, or where there is plenty of it. It is taken from the titles of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen del Juncal and Nuestra Señora del Juncal, meaning "The Virgin of the Reed Bed" and "Our Lady of the Reed Bed" respectively.... [more]
Juniano m Spanish
Spanish form of Junianus.
Junieth f Spanish (Latin American), Filipino (Rare)
Probably based around the names Julieth and June. It is mostly used in Nicaragua.
Junio m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Spanish form of Junius. It also means “June” in Spanish.
Junquera f Spanish (Rare)
Means "reed, rush" in Spanish (related to Juncal), taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen de la Junquera (Galician: A Virxe da Xunqueira), meaning "The Virgin of the Reed."... [more]
Jusepe m Spanish
Variant of Josepe.
Justín m Spanish, Slovak
Spanish and Slovak form of Justin.
Justiniana f Spanish (Rare), Provençal
Spanish feminine form of Justiniano and Provençal feminine form of Justinian.
Juto m Spanish (Rare)
Spanish form of Xuthus.
Juvencio m Spanish
Spanish form of Iuventius (see Juventius). A known bearer of this name was the Chilean poet Juvencio Valle (1900-1999).
Juvia f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Based off of the Spanish word lluvia "rain".
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.
Kandelaria f History (Ecclesiastical), Spanish (Rare), Polish
Polish form of Candelaria, as well as a Spanish variant.
Karelys f Spanish (Latin American)
Feminine form of Karel using the suffix -lys.
Karenina f Spanish (?), Indonesian
Meaning unknown, possibly used in reference to the novel Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy published in 1877.
Karielys f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Invented name using the popular suffix -lys (cf. Odalys, Marielys).