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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26 Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kruz	Boy	Cross
Kruze	Unisex	Cross
Karlos	Boy	Man with freedom; Army; Free man; Man; Warrior
Kyara	Girl	Bright; Famous; Black
Keisy	Girl	Vigilant; She shines bright
Kellyn	Girl	Swampy area; Powerful; Bright-headed; Fair
Klarissa	Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Kortez	Unisex	Courteous; Well-mannered; Polite
Karyme	Girl	Generous; Noble
Kele	Boy	Sparrow; Jerry; Wolf; Noble; Nobility; Bright-headed; War; Church

Kaique	Boy	Waterbird
Kailany	Unisex	Sea and sky; Ocean and heaven
Kaina	Girl	Created by God; Possession; The diviner
Kalita	Girl	Known; Understood; Gained; Seized
Kawan	Unisex	Hawk; Falcon
Katiana	Girl	Unsullied; Pure; Clean; Clear
Keliana	Boy	Clean; Clear; Pure
Kaline	Unisex	Viburnum tree
Kacia	Girl	Thorny; Vigilant
Kessia	Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon

Kamili	Boy	Perfect
Keka	Unisex	Chosen; Selected; Appointed
Kesia	Boy	Cassia; Cinnamon; Blind
Kawa	Boy	Hawk; Falcon
Kadonkechi	Boy	A bitter soup
Kiania	Girl	The dawn

Infographic: Meaningful Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

If you are ready to embark on the journey to find a meaningful name for your child, check out our infographic below. It shares a list of Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K that are elegant and distinct. These options are selected from diverse cultures and languages, offering you the best baby name options worldwide. Scroll through the list to find a suitable name based on your preference and liking.

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

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