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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32 Portuguese Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Renata	Girl	Born again; Rebirth; Brave lion
Rodrigo	Boy	Famous ruler
Rosa	Girl	Rose; Dew
Raina	Girl	Queen; Night; Pure; Advice
Raquel	Girl	The innocent ewe; Lamb
Ramiro	Boy	Great judge; Law; Wedge; Famous
Rebeca	Girl	To tie; To bind
Rayla	Girl	Beam of light; Terabinth tree; Beam of light; Goddess; Wise protector
Ronaldo	Boy	One who advises with great power
Renato	Boy	Born Again; Reborn; Rebirth

Roberta	Girl	A woman who is acclaimed and glowing
Rui	Boy	He who is known for his power and fame
Rafaela	Girl	God has healed
Roque	Boy	Crow; Rook
Renaldo	Boy	Well-advised ruler
Rufino	Boy	A man who has red hair
Ralo	Unisex	Warrior; Attractive
Reinaldo	Boy	Well-advised ruler; Powerful counsel
Remigio	Boy	A person who is a rower
Ramos	Boy	Bough; Branch; Bouquet

Raniel	Boy	My song for God; My joy for God; Grace of God; God answers
Rudolfo	Boy	A wolf who is a legend
Ramira	Girl	Law; Wedge; Famous
Raquelle	Girl	Ewe
Rio	Boy	One who is like the river
Rida	Unisex	A God-fearing pious person who is devoted to God
Rute	Girl	A friendly woman
Rwakaikara	Boy	God of the Banyoro people
Radamel	Unisex	Adventurous; Brave
Rodrigues	Unisex	famous ruler or son of Rodrigo

Rozario	Unisex	Devotion to the rosary
Renda	Unisex	To weave; Net

Infographic: Top Portuguese Baby Names with Meaning, Starting With R

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

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