What are some popular Portuguese names?

Francisco, Afonso, and João are among the most popular names for boys, while Maria, Alice, and Leonor are popular for baby girls.

How do you name a baby in Portugal?

A Portuguese name usually consists of one or two personal names, the mothers family surname and the fathers surname. In formal situations, using only the last surname for simplicity is common.

What name means moon in Portuguese?

The Portuguese names Lua, Luan, and Louna mean ‘moon.’ These names may have been derived from the Latin term ‘Lunar.’

What are some unique or uncommon Portuguese names that are gaining popularity?

Alegria, meaning ‘joy,’ Chuva, meaning ‘rain,’ and Escura meaning ‘dark,’ are some examples of unique and uncommon Portuguese names that are gaining popularity.

What are some unisex names commonly used in Portugal?

Elyah meaning ‘my God is Yahweh,’ Noa, meaning ‘comfort’ or ‘movement,’ and Luca meaning ‘bringer of light,’ are some unisex names in Portugal.

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58 Portuguese Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ariana	Girl	Most holy; Golden life; Noble; Aryan
Anderson	Boy	Son of Andrew
Asa	Boy	Physician; Healer; Goddess; Morning; Child of light
Armando	Boy	Soldier; Army man
Alberto	Boy	Noble; Bright; Famous
Alfredo	Boy	Elf counsel; Sage; Wise
Alvaro	Boy	Elf army; All guard
Adiel	Boy	Ornament of God; God passes by
Anita	Girl	Grace; Favor; Mercy; Unguided
Adriano	Boy	From Hadria

Adryan	Boy	From Hadria
Alexandro	Boy	Defender of men
Adria	Girl	From Hadria
Adrielle	Girl	Flock of God
Aline	Girl	Noble; Nobility; Light
Augusto	Boy	Majestic; Great; Dignified
Adonias	Boy	The Lord is my Yahweh
Ayrton	Boy	River Aire; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Angelia	Girl	Messenger of God; Angel
Ayani	Girl	Protector; Helper; Supporter; Path; Course

Angelino	Boy	Messenger of God; Angel
Almir	Boy	Prince; Commander; Noble; Famous
Adelena	Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Andriel	Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Alam	Boy	World; Universe; Little Rock; Handsome
Arcadio	Boy	From the region of Arcadia
Aide	Girl	Air; Modest; Reverent; Echo; Help; Assistance
Amando	Boy	Lovable; Worthy of love
Agata	Girl	Good; Agate
Almeta	Girl	A pearl; Ambitious; Poplar grove; Plateau

Alegria	Girl	Joy; Happiness
Adreana	Girl	From Hadria
Augusta	Boy	Venerable; Exalted; Magnificent
Amea	Unisex	Gift from God
Afina	Girl	Greek goddess of wisdom; Blueberries; To refine
Amarisa	Girl	Beloved; Famous in battle; Wished-for child
Anabela	Girl	Graceful and beautiful; Lovable
Andreina	Girl	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Adri	Girl	From Hadria; Mountain; Stone; Cloud
Alisson	Boy	Nobility; Son of Alex; Son of Alan

Albino	Boy	White; Bright
Aristide	Boy	The best
Afonso	Boy	Ready; Noble
Abell	Boy	Breath
Almeda	Girl	The plateau; Poplar grove; Image; Idol
Alexandre	Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Agueda	Girl	Good
Aldina	Girl	Old; Noble; Excellence of religion
Alexandrina	Girl	Protector of mankind; Defender of men; Helper and defender of mankind
Alane	Girl	Little rock; Handsome; Precious; Tree

Albertina	Girl	Noble and bright
Aracelia	Girl	Altar of the sky
Adriene	Girl	From Hadria
Arminda	Girl	Golden mind; Army person; Universal; Lead the way
Abilio	Boy	One who is able or an expert
Adao	Boy	One who is the son of Adam
Adriana	Unisex	Woman from Hadria
Anacleto	Boy	Form of Anacletus; Complicated; Invoke God's mercy

Infographic: Precious Portuguese Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With A

Baby names do not just reflect your child’s personality — they also represent your cultural roots and the traits you value. Baby name lists can help make it easier for you to shortlist the names you like the best. Our infographic below lists some of the most cherished Portuguese Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With A. Dive in and share it with other parents so they can also pick the best names for their children.

Portuguese Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With A(infographic)

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