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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49 Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Daleyza	Girl	Dahlia flower; Delight; Pleasure
Dulce	Girl	Sweet; Candy
Dilan	Boy	Heart; Compassionate; Tide; Flow
Deandre	Boy	Manly; Masculine
Danilo	Boy	God is a judge
Delia	Girl	Of Delos; Heart; Jewel of the sea
Davi	Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Dalila	Girl	Delicate; Guide; Weak; Languishing
Dora	Girl	God's gift; Hand; Gift
Diago	Boy	Supplanter; Saint James

Divina	Girl	Divine; God-like
Dimas	Boy	Sunset
Donato	Boy	Given by God
Daiana	Girl	Divine; Goddesslike; Heavenly
Daysi	Girl	Name of a flower; Day eye
Delfina	Girl	Name of a Saint; One from Delphi
Davison	Boy	Son of David; Beloved; Uncle
Duarte	Boy	Rich guard
Dejanira	Girl	One who is already seen
Deandra	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Man; Strong

Dai	Boy	Beloved or uncle; Great; Demand; Divine; Goddesslike
Diogo	Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Danton	Boy	Everlasting; From Anton
Doroteo	Boy	Gift from God
Dinora	Girl	Of fire
Damiane	Boy	To tame
Digna	Girl	Dignified; Worthy
Donaldo	Boy	Ruler of the world
Dona	Girl	Lady; Ruler of the world
Doriana	Girl	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea

Delicia	Girl	Delight; Pleasure
Diamante	Girl	Diamond
Diani	Unisex	Divine; Goddesslike
Dinorah	Girl	Fire; Light; Trial; Judgement
Darly	Unisex	Darling; Dearly loved
Diana	Girl	Divine; Goddesslike; Sky; Perfect
Dada	Boy	Curly hair; Goddess; Divine; Rich guard
Diamantino	Boy	A pure and lovely individual; determined leader
Dinis	Boy	They have a heart of gold
Domicio	Boy	Having been tamed

Dores	Girl	Sorrows; Virgin Mary
Dylla	Girl	A self-reliant individual
Doroteia	Girl	A variant of Dorothea; Gift of God
Dilma	Girl	Father's helmet
Domitila	Unisex	Having been tamed
Delgado	Unisex	Tender; Soft; Charming; Delicate
Dias	Unisex	Splendor; Light; Glow; Son of Diogo
Davila	Unisex	The one from the city of Avila in Spain
Delcy	Unisex	Sweet

Infographic: Beautiful Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D

Your baby's name is a timeless expression of your love and aspirations for their future. It is a gift that will stay with them forever and remind them of their individuality. Understanding this, our infographic below brings you some adorable Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D that are distinct yet versatile. Explore them to find a beautiful name that best suits your preferences. Share this infographic with other soon-to-be moms and dads to help them choose an adorable title for their children.

Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With D(infographic)

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