South American Submitted Names

South American names include those from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
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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.
Jetro m Portuguese (Rare)
Portuguese form of Jethro.
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.
Jhulian m Portuguese (Brazilian)
An other form of Jhulliam or Julian. An porn actor Jhulian Moura got that name
Jibran m Spanish
Jibran means the reward of God to his parents.
Jichhaki m Aymara
Means "recent, new" in Aymara.
Jila m Aymara
Means "brother" in Aymara.
Jilaqata m Aymara
Means "boss, authority" in Aymara.
Jilata m Aymara
Means "comrade, countryman" in Aymara.
Jilïri m Aymara
Means "authority, power" in Aymara.
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.
Jitu f & m Aymara
Means "halo" in Aymara.
Jiwaki f & m Aymara
Means "loveliness" in Aymara.
Jó m Portuguese
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jô m Portuguese
Diminutive of Jose.
Joaco m Spanish
Diminutive of Joaquin.
Joanita f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese borrowing of Juanita.
Joany f Brazilian (Rare, ?)
Most likely a variant of Joane.
Joao m Portuguese (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of João.
Joás m Portuguese (Rare)
Portuguese form of Joash.
Jóbson m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Transferred use of the surname Jobson.
Joca m Portuguese
Diminutive of names beginning with Jo-, such as João, Jorge and José.
Jocelmo m Brazilian (Modern, Rare)
Blend of two names, e.g. José for the initial part and Guglielmo for the final part.
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.
Johnni f & m English (Rare), Brazilian
Variant of Johnnie (See also Jonnie).
Joice m & f Medieval English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Joyce. As a Brazilian Portuguese name, it is predominantly feminine.
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.
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]
Jone m Portuguese
Diminutive of João.
Joney m American (Rare), Brazilian (Rare)
Most likely a variant of Johnny/Jonny or a diminutive of Jonas 2.
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]
Joracy m Tupi (Rare), Brazilian (Rare)
Variant of Joraci. This name was borne by Joracy Camargo (1898-1973), a Brazilian journalist and playwright.
Jorão m Portuguese (Rare)
Portuguese form of Joram.
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.
Jordani m & f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Brazilian variant of Jordan.
Jordânia f Portuguese (Brazilian)
From Jordânia, the Portuguese form of the Middle East country Jordan, used as a feminine name.
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.
Jorgino m Spanish (Caribbean), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Elaborated form of Jorge or a variant of Jorginho.
Jorgis m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jorgito m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge.
Jorje m Spanish (Archaic)
Corrupted form of Jorge.
Josara f Brazilian, Tupi
Variant of Jusara.
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.
Joselma f Brazilian
A blend of two names, e.g., Josefa and Selma 1.
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.
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]
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.
Josinaldo m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Combination of José and a name ending in -naldo, such as Ronaldo.
Josito m Spanish
Diminutive of José.
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).
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).
Jotão m Portuguese (Rare)
Portuguese form of Yotam (see Jotham).
Jotapiano m Spanish
Spanish form of Jotapianus.
Jovana f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Brazilian Portuguese borrowing of Giovanna.
Jovany m English, Spanish
Variant of Giovanni, primarily used by English and Spanish speakers.
Jovelina f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Possibly a rhyming variant of Jocelina influenced by Juvenal.
Jovián m Spanish
Spanish form of Jovian.
Joviniano m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Jovinian.
Jovino m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Jovinus.
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.
Ju f & m Portuguese
Diminutive of Júlia, Joana, João and other similar-sounding names.
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.
Juca f & m Portuguese
Diminutive of Joana and João.
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.
Juci f Tupi
Means "moon" in Tupi.
Judá m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Judas.
Judier m Spanish (Latin American)
Variant spelling of Yudier.
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.
Juju f & m English, Portuguese
Diminutive of names beginning with Ju, such as Julius, Judith or June. As a Portuguese name it is used as a diminutive of Joana, Júlia or Juliana.
Jukumari m Aymara
Means "bear" in Aymara.
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.
Julianny f Brazilian
Variant of Julianne reflecting the Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation of the French variant of Julianna.
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]
Juliele f Brazilian
Combination of Julia and the popular Brazilian name suffix -ele found in names such as Isabele.
Juliene f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese borrowing of Julienne.
Julín m Spanish
Diminutive of Julio.
Julinho m Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Portuguese diminutive of Júlio.
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