220 Portuguese Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Portugal has a rich historical and cultural heritage, and Portuguese girl names beautifully highlight its diverse influences. Generally, Portuguese names are used in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking regions. However, Portugal's maritime history and global exploration have made them popular globally. In Portuguese naming traditions, most people have one or two first names and two or more surnames. Generally, one surname is inherited from the mother's paternal surname, and the second from the father's paternal surname. However, married women sometimes take up to two additional surnames from the husband's family and thus may have surnames as long as six names. In some cases, married women may even drop the maternal surnames and replace them with the husband's family name. These surnames may also include prepositions, including da, das, do, dos, and de, written in lowercase (1). In addition, family names added to the surname may end in 'es' or be joined by the conjunction 'e.' Many Portuguese baby girl names are derived from the names of saints and the events in their life. Traditional feminine names are often nature-inspired and may have diverse origins and significant religious and cultural associations. Some examples include Dores and Maria, inspired by the Virgin Mary, which in common practice may even be used as middle names for both girls and boys. In addition, names like Bruna, Eugenia, and Leticia also draw inspiration from physical features, social status, and virtuous qualities that parents wish their babies to possess. In recent times, however, Portugal has experienced an increasing trend of parents choosing more international or modern-sounding names for their daughters. They have also embraced pop culture references, celebrity names, shortened versions of traditional names, and gender-neutral names to embrace modernity. If you wish to use similar names for your child while still clinging to the traditional roots of Portuguese culture, our list may be helpful. Take a look, and choose what suits your little princess best.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Glaucia		Girl	Bluish grey
Gloria		Girl	Praise; Immortal glory; Renown
Gracielle		Girl	Graceful and elegant
Gylda		Girl	Value; Sacrifice; Knowing true
Helena		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Ilda		Girl	A heroine in the battle
Ines		Girl	Pure
Inez		Girl	Pure; Holy
Iris		Girl	Rainbow; Flower
Isabel		Girl	God is my oath
Isabela		Girl	God is my oath
Isaura		Unisex	From Isaura
Ivone		Girl	Yew
Izabel		Girl	Brazilian version of Isabel; My God is an oath
Jacare		Unisex	Alligator; Crocodile
Jacinda		Girl	One who is like the hyacinth flower
Jacinta		Girl	Hyacinth flower
Joa		Unisex	God is gracious
Joana		Girl	God is gracious
Joaninha		Girl	God is gracious
Josefa		Girl	God will give
Jovita		Girl	Merry, cheerful and good-humored
Judite		Girl	Praise; Woman from Judea
Julia		Girl	Downy-bearded; Youthful; Descended from Jove or Jupiter; Supreme God; God's peace for the weary
Kaka		Unisex	Beautiful; Good
Kiania		Girl	The dawn
Laiza		Girl	Graceful, energetic, creative
Lara		Girl	Protection; Water fairy
Laura		Girl	Laurel; Victory
Laurinda		Girl	Laurel tree; Sweet bay tree; Symbol of victory
Lecia		Girl	Joyful person
Leita		Unisex	People's ruler
Leticia		Girl	Joy; Gladness
Lia		Girl	Weary; Relaxed
Liandra		Unisex	Lioness of man
Lidia		Girl	A person who is from Lydia
Ligia		Girl	Sirens; A woman with a shrill voice
Liliana		Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Lina		Girl	Tender; Sunlight
Linda		Girl	Beautiful; Soft
Lisbon		Unisex	Capital city of Portugal
Lorena		Girl	From Laurentum; Laurel
Luana		Girl	Lion; Happiness
Lucia		Girl	Light
Lucille		Girl	Light; To shine
Luisa		Girl	Famous warrior
Luzia		Girl	The one who was born at daybreak
Lygia		Girl	A whistling voice
Madalena		Girl	Of Magdala
Mae		Girl	A bitter pearl
Mafalda		Girl	A powerful warrior
Makua		Unisex	Strong, determined, leader
Mango		Unisex	A topical fruit
Manuela		Girl	God is with us
Margarida		Girl	Pearl
Maristela		Girl	Star of the sea
Mariz		Unisex	Beloved; Admired
Marta		Girl	The Lady; The mistress
Mel		Unisex	Brave; Strength
Micaela		Girl	Who is like God
Miciela		Girl	A blessed gift from God
Monica		Girl	Advisor; Truth
Mota		Unisex	A person who lived beside the hillock
Nadalia		Girl	Born on Christmas day
Natalia		Girl	Born on Christmas
Nathalia		Girl	Christmas day
Neiva		Unisex	Snow
Nelinha		Girl	The gem in the ocean
Neves		Girl	Small ice flakes that fall from white clouds
Noemia		Girl	Pleasantness
Nuria		Girl	Lord of the burning fire
Olga		Girl	Holy; Blessed
Olimpia		Girl	The one who is from the hill Olympus
Olivia		Girl	Peace; Olive tree
Paolina		Girl	A small and passionate individual
Patricia		Girl	Noble
Paula		Girl	Small; Humble
Paulina		Girl	Small; Humble
Pedrina		Girl	Rock
Pote		Unisex	Pot; Jar
Priscila		Girl	Ancient
Radamel		Unisex	Adventurous; Brave
Rafaela		Girl	God has healed
Ralo		Unisex	Warrior; Attractive
Raquel		Girl	The innocent ewe; Lamb
Rebeca		Girl	To tie; To bind
Renata		Girl	Born again; Rebirth
Renda		Unisex	To weave; Net
Rida		Unisex	A God-fearing pious person who is devoted to God
Rita		Girl	Pearl; A variant of name Margarita
Roberta		Girl	A woman who is acclaimed and glowing
Rodrigues		Unisex	famous ruler or son of Rodrigo
Rosa		Girl	Rose; Dew
Rozario		Unisex	Devotion to the rosary
Rute		Girl	A friendly woman
Safira		Girl	Sapphire
Samila		Unisex	Peacemaker
Sara		Girl	Princess
Silva		Unisex	Family of the forest
Smaragda		Girl	Emerald

Infographic: Amazing Portuguese Names For Baby Girls

Portuguese names represent the diverse culture of the country. They have many variations, ranging from Brazilian to traditional Portuguese. So there's much room for experimentation. Getting to know them is a delight, as you will find a variety of melodic names. Check out this infographic for a list of the best ones to name your daughter.

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