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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50 Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sofia	Girl	Wisdom
Sara	Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Samara	Girl	Guardian; Protected by God; Companion in night conversation
Soraya	Girl	Rich; Princess; The Pleiades; Star cluster
Sandra	Girl	Defender of the people; Protector of humanity
Sonia	Girl	Wisdom
Serafina	Girl	Burning ones; Fiery ones; Thrice holy; Ardent
Sol	Boy	Peace; Sun
Sheyla	Girl	Blind
Sabina	Girl	A Sabine

Saraya	Girl	Yahweh is ruler; The Pleiades
Silvio	Boy	Wood; Forest
Saulo	Boy	Asked; Prayed for
Silvestre	Boy	Wooded; Wild
Saverio	Boy	A new house
Safira	Girl	Sapphire
Samanta	Girl	Name of God; Flower
Savino	Boy	One of the Sabines
Sereia	Girl	Mermaid, Enchanting
Sala	Girl	Peace; Righteousness; Goodness

Socrates	Boy	Whole power
Sancho	Boy	Holy; Saintly
Susy	Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Soraia	Unisex	The Pleiades; Princess; Bright woman; Morning star
Saturnino	Boy	Little Saturn
Severino	Boy	He who is stern
Suzana	Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Silviano	Boy	Wood; Forest
Sulamita	Girl	Peace
Siomara	Girl	War; Battle; Famous

Sharley	Unisex	Man; Army
Silvino	Boy	He who is a man from the forest
Serafim	Boy	Fiery ones; An order of angels, each with six wings
Soli	Unisex	Sun; Capable; Competent; Strange
Severina	Girl	A serious and stern woman
Severa	Girl	Stern
Sibelle	Unisex	Hair; Stone
Shela	Girl	Blind; One-eyed; Petition; Request; Character; Good conduct
Salvador	Boy	Savior
Sabino	Girl	A Sabine

Sancha	Girl	Holy; Saintly
Santana	Unisex	Saint Anne; Favor; Grace; Holy; Follower of Saint Anne
Santiago	Unisex	Saint James; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Silvia	Unisex	Wooded; Forest
Simone	Unisex	He who hears; Listener
Susana	Unisex	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Smaragda	Girl	Emerald
Sandrina	Unisex	Defending man
Sinara	Unisex	Artichoke
Serie	Unisex	Series; To bind together

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

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

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