Top 786 Brazilian Names

Brazilian names have a special spark that makes them unique and unlike any other country in Latin America. These names truly reflect Brazil’s incredible natural beauty and modern cultural powerhouse. On this page, you’ll find our hand-picked lists of the most popular Brazilian names and names by theme.

Brazilian Names and Meanings

Brazilian names are commonly Portuguese in origin due to Portuguese colonization. However, many immigrants from Africa, Asia, and other parts of Latin America have greatly influenced names found in Brazil. Common themes in Brazilian names include Biblical and religious references, references to nature, and coveted personal traits. Brazilian names are often associated with outgoing personalities and confidence. A good quality of Brazilian names is their poetic nature – the Portuguese language makes these names inherently alluring.

Unlike in Portugal, there are no restrictions to what a parent can name their child in Brazil. This opens the door to unique new name combinations and creations. Portuguese is the dominant language of Brazil and is a Romance language. Portuguese evolved from Old Portuguese primarily due to the significant influence of Latin and now retains few similarities with Portugal’s original language. Religion is a significant part of Brazilian identity, symbolized by the imposing Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. Popular names like João, meaning ‘God is gracious,’ and Antônia, Latin for ‘praiseworthy,’ exemplify the impact of Latin and Religion on names in Brazil. Our handpicked lists of common Brazilian names, their meanings, and the most popular Brazilian baby names are on this page.

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Top 100 Brazilian Names

Brazilian names are deeply influenced by the country’s Portuguese heritage, reflecting centuries of colonization and cultural exchange. We’ve gathered common Brazilian names in this list.

Female Names	Male Names
Maria – Sea of Sorrow	José – God will increase
Ana – Grace, favor	João – God is gracious
Francisca – Free one	Antônio – Priceless one
Antônia – Priceless one	Francisco – Free man
Adriana – From the city of Adria	Carlos – Free man
Juliana – Youthful, downy	Paulo – Small
Márcia – Warlike	Pedro – Rock
Fernanda – Bold voyager	Lucas – From Lucania
Patrícia – Noble	Luiz – Famous warrior
Aline – Noble	Marcos – Warlike
Sandra – Defender of mankind	Luís – Famous warrior
Camila – Servant for the temple	Gabriel – God is my strength
Amanda – Worthy of love	Rafael – God has healed
Bruna – Brown-haired	Daniel – God is my judge
Jéssica – Rich	Marcelo – Young warrior
Letícia – Joy, happiness	Bruno – Brown
Júlia – Youthful	Eduardo – Wealthy guardian
Luciana – Light	Felipe – Lover of horses
Vanessa – Butterfly	Raimundo – Wise protector
Mariana – Grace	Rodrigo – Famous ruler
Gabriela – God is my strength	Davi – Beloved
Beatriz – She who brings happiness	Alexandre – Defender of mankind
Gisele – Pledge, hostage	Edson – Son of Edward
Valentina – Strong, valiant	Ricardo – Powerful ruler
Laura – Laurel	Andre – Man, warrior
Helena – Shining light	Fernando – Brave journey
Clara – Clear, bright	Miguel – Who is like God?
Flavia – Golden, blonde	Gustavo – Staff of the gods
Daniela – God is my judge	Roberto – Famed, bright, shining
Carla – Free woman	Guilherme – Resolute protector
Cláudia – Lame	Vinícius – Conqueror
Carolina – Free man	Thiago – Supplanter
Larissa – Citadel	Leonardo – Brave lion
Paula – Small	Caio – Rejoice, be glad
Renata – Reborn	Diego – Supplanter
Alessandra – Defender of mankind	Matheus – Gift of God
Bianca – White, pure	César – Long haired
Thaís – Bond, union	Henrique – Ruler of the household
Fabiana – Bean grower	Renato – Reborn
Priscila – Ancient	Júlio – Youthful
Jaqueline – Supplanter	Samuel – God has heard
Karina – Pure	Douglas – Dark river
Kelly – Bright-headed, warrior	Otávio – Eighth
Viviane – Alive	Márcio – Dedicated to Mars
Cássia – Cinnamon	Leandro – Lion man
Simone – She who hears	Edmundo – Prosperous protector
Lílian – Lily	Danilo – God is my judge
Raquel – Ewe	Murilo – Little wall
Regina – Queen	Adriano – From Adria
Sabrina – From the River Severn	Breno – Prince
Tânia – Fairy queen	Vitor – Conqueror
Kátia – Pure	Nelson – Son of Neil, son of the champion
Elisa – God is my oath	Patrick – Nobleman, patrician
Verônica – She who brings victory	Anderson – Son of Andrew or manly
Cecília – Blind	Reginaldo – Advice, ruler
Eliana – My God has answered	Flávio – Blond
Marcela – Young Warrior	Wagner – Wagon maker
Lorena – Laurel	Túlio – To swell
Janaína – Queen of the sea	Rogério – Famous spear
Rita – Pearl	Luciano – Light
Monique – Advisor, counselor	Fábio – Bean grower
Célia – Heavenly	Osvaldo – God’s power
Sophia – Wisdom	Eliel – My God is God
Isabella – God is my oath	Jair – He shines
Alice – Noble, of noble kind	Heitor – Defender
Yara – Water lady	Salvador – Savior
Giovanna – God is gracious	Benicio – Blessed
Manuella – God is with us	Bernardo – Strong as a bear
Iara – Water lady	Neymar – Flat or plain
Alandra – Defender of mankind	Santos – Saints
Camilla – Attendant	Lucio – Light
Vittoria – Victorious	Gaspar – Treasurer
Zina – Hospitable or welcoming	Jaren – Cry of rejoicing
Eloa – Goddess	Elias – My God is Yahweh
Aurea – Golden	Santiago – Saint James
Amélia – Industrious, striving	Theo – God’s gift, divine gift
Sofia – Wisdom	Gael – Stranger
Emília – Rival	Enzo – Winner, ruler of the household
Elena – Shining light	Giovanni – God is gracious
Maya – Water	Arthur – Bear, noble one
Vivian – Alive, lively	Juan – God is gracious
Samara – Protected by God	Ivan – God is gracious
Virgínia – Maiden, virgin	Oscar – God Spear
Rosa – Rose	Israel – God contended
Marina – Of the sea	Omar – Eloquent
Karla – Free woman	Jorge – Farmer
Dulce – Sweet	Otto – Wealth, prosperity
Teresa – Harvester	Ismael – God will hear
Yasmin – Jasmine	Manuel – God is with us
Nathalia – Christmas day	Sérgio – Servant
Paloma – Dove	Edgar – Wealthy spear-man
Elsa – God is my oath	Isaías – Salvation of the Lord
Guadalupe – River of the wolf	Emanuel – God is with us
Zaíra – Princess	Vicente – Conquering
Érica – Ever powerful	Tomás – Twin
Anita – Grace	Cristiano – Follower of Christ
Carina – Beloved, dear	Octávio – Eighth
Sílvia – From the forest	Rodolfo – Famous wolf
Isadora – Gift of Isis	Gilberto – Bright pledge

Unique Brazilian Names

Our list of unique Brazilian names showcases the creativity and originality of Brazilian culture. These distinctive names bridge the country’s ancient traditions and contemporary identity, and stand out amid more common monikers.

Female Names	Male Names
Ágata – Good	Abrahan – Father of many
Antonella – Priceless one	Alexio – Defender, helper
Belinda – Beautiful serpent	Almir – Noble, famous
Bethânia – House of affliction	Altair – Bird
Bibiana – Lively	Anastacio – Resurrection
Catarina – Pure	Anthony – Priceless one
Cíntia – Moon	Arsênio – Masculine, virile
Cristiana – Follower of Christ	Augusto – Venerable, exalted
Dolores – Sorrows	Bento – Blessed
Eloísa – Healthy	Cezar – Cut or to cut out
Elvira – All true	Cipriano – From Cyprus
Eugênia – Well-born, noble	Claúdio – Lame
Felícia – Happy, fortunate	Demetrius – Devoted to Demeter
Guilherme – Will, helmet, protection	Dênis – God of wine
Heloisa – Healthy or wide	Emílio – Rival
Hilda – Battle woman	Ernesto – Serious, resolute
Hortência – Garden	Eugênio – Well-born, noble
Isaura – Gentle breeze	Eusebio – Pious
Isis – Queen of the Throne	Fabrício – Craftsman
Izabel – God is my oath	Geraldo – Spear ruler
Joana – God is gracious	Hélio – Sun
Jordana – To flow down	Horácio – Timekeeper
Josefa – God will add	Isaac – He will laugh
Josefina – He will add	Ivo – Yew, bow army
Juanita – God is Gracious	Jerônimo – Sacred name
Kaila – Laurel crown	Joaquim – Raised by God
Keila – Citadel	Josue – God is Salvation
Laís – People’s victory	Keyton – Where hawks fly
Liz – God’s promise	Lorenzo – From Laurentum
Luana – Enjoyment	Luan – Light
Ludmila – People’s favor	Marlon – Little falcon
Luíza – Famous warrior	Mateo – Gift of God
Madalena – From Magdala; tower	Mauro – Dark-skinned
Maiara – Wise elder	Nicolas – Victory of the People
Maíra – Bitter or sea of bitterness	Noah – Rest, comfort
Maite – Love	Norberto – Bright north
Manuela – God is with us	Orlando – Famous throughout the land
Margarete – Pearl	Ovidio – Shepherd
Matilde – Battle mighty	Ravi – Sun
Mayara – Clever, wise, intelligent	Raymundo – Protector counselor
Olivia – Olive tree	Renan – Reborn
Pilar – Pillar	Rexford – King’s river crossing
Raissa – Easygoing	Rio – River
Romana – From Rome	Ronaldo – Ruler’s counselor
Rosário – Rosary	Rubens – Behold, a son
Serafina – Fiery ones	Rui – Famous ruler
Severina – Severe, strict	Sandro – Defender of men
Socorro – Help, relief	Santana – Saint Ana
Susana – Lily	Saulo – Asked for
Talita – Little girl	Silvio – Forest, wood
Úrsula – Little bear, she-bear	Teodoro – Gift of God
Valéria – To be strong	Ulísses – Wrathful, hateful
Vânia – Butterfly	Victor – Victor
Vitória – Victory	Yago – Supplanter
Wilma – Resolute protection	Yan – God is gracious
Xena – Guest, stranger	Yuri – Farmer or earthworker
Yarah – Small butterfly	Zacarias – God has remembered
Yolanda – Violet flower	Zenon – Gift of Zeus
Zélia – Sunshine	Zion – Highest point, fortification

Cute Brazilian Names

Cute Brazilian names often possess a melodic and tender quality, capturing the nation’s affectionate and vibrant spirit. Check out our list of Brazilian names cuter than any capybara.

Female Names	Male Names
Alana – Little rock or harmony	Alano – Little rock or harmony
Arlette – Eagle, strong	Alessandro – Defender of men
Blanca – White, pure	Alexandro – Defender of mankind
Cristina – Follower of Christ	Alfredo – Elf counsel
Dalila – Gentle	Alonso – Noble and ready
Dani – God is my judge	Alvaro – Guardian
Domenica – Of the Lord	Amadeo – Lover of God
Eliane – My God has answered	Armando – Army man
Elina – Torch, shining light	Carlo – Free Man
Eliza – Pledged to God	Eder – Flock
Ema – Universal	Edison – Son of Edward
Emerald – Green gemstone	Elton – Ella’s town, noble town
Erika – Eternal ruler	Erick – Eternal ruler
Estela – Star	Felix – Happy, Fortunate
Faren – Adventurous	Franco – Free man
Gloria – Glory	Giovani – God is gracious
Gracia – Grace	Gregorio – Watchful
Hayle – Hay clearing	Hernan – Brave, Daring
Ileana – Shining light	Hugo – Mind, intellect
Iris – Rainbow, messenger	Ignacio – Fiery one
Isabel – God is my oath	Jackson – Son of Jack
Isabela – Devoted to God	Jaime – Supplanter
Jacey – Moon, supplanter	Jairo – He shines
Jovana – God is Gracious	Jeremias – God will uplift
Juana – God is gracious	Jesus – God is salvation
Lara – Protection	Joaquin – God will judge
Lia – Weary	Jonas – Dove
Lucina – Light	Junior – Younger
Luisa – Famous warrior	Leon – Lion
Marisa – Of the sea	Leonel – Young lion
Nana – Grace	Leopoldo – Bold people
Nelia – Yellow, or shining one	Nestor – Traveler
Neva – Snow	Patricio – Noble
Pia – Pious	Ramon – Wise Protector
Pietra – Rock	Raul – Wolf Counsel
Rafaela – God has healed	Rey – King
Rebeca – To bind	Reynaldo – Counsel power
Rosana – Rose of grace	Rico – Strong power
Serena – Calm, tranquil	Ruben – Behold, a son
Sierra – Mountain Range	Rudy – Famous wolf
Solana – Sunshine	Saul – Asked for
Sônia – Wisdom	Sol – Sun
Soraya – The Pleiades	Teo – Gift of God
Suzana – Lily	Tobias – God is good
Tatiana – Roman clan name Tatius	Ulises – Wrathful
Teresita – Reaper	Valentin – Healthy, Strong
Vanesa – Butterfly	Xavier – New House

Pretty Brazilian Names

Pretty Brazilian names exude a poetic essence, echoing the Portuguese language’s romantic cadence. Our list of pretty Brazilian names reflects the beauty of Brazil’s rainforests, sunrises, and flowers.

Female Names	Male Names
Alegria – Joy	Agustin – Venerable
Alejandra – Defender of mankind	Alberto – Noble, bright
Andréa – Brave	Alejandro – Defender of men
Angelina – Angel, messenger	Alfonso – Noble and ready
Benigna – Kind, generous	Alonzo – Noble and ready
Celina – Heaven	Amado – Beloved
Clarissa – Clear, bright	Ayrton – Farmstead on the river Aire
Débora – Bee	Baltazar – God protect the king
Denisa – Follower of Dionysus	Basilio – King
Diana – Divine	Benedicto – Blessed
Dominga – Lord’s Child	Cirilo – Lordly
Elaine – Bright, shining	Denilson – Son of Denis
Elen – Bright, shining	Domenico – Belonging to the Lord
Emanuelly – God is with us	Domingo – Lord’s child
Faustina – Lucky	Donatello – Given by God
Fe – Faith	Eber – Beyond
Genoveva – White wave	Efrain – Fruitful
Graciana – Graceful	Fausto – Fortunate
Gregoria – Watchful, alert	Federico – Peaceful ruler
Ignacia – Fiery or ardent	Fidel – Faithful
Jesusa – God’s gift	Geronimo – Sacred name
Jovita – Joyful	Gil – Joy
Joyce – Lord	Hamilton – Beautiful mountain, crooked hill
Marciana – Dedicated to Mars	Heriberto – Bright army
Margareth – Pearl	Humberto – Bright warrior
Marlene – Wished-for child, from Magdala	Iago – Supplanter
Mônica – Advisor	Lisandro – Liberator
Natalia – Birthday [of the Lord]	Natanael – Gift of God
Nelida – Shining light	Nataniel – God has given
Núbia – Ancient African kingdom	Oswaldo – God’s power
Roberta – Bright fame	Pascual – Related to Passover or Easter
Rosalind – Beautiful Rose	Paulino – Small
Rosalinda – Pretty rose	Raymon – Protecting Hands
Rosamaria – Rose of Mary	Reymundo – Protecting hands
Sara – Princess	Ricky – Strong ruler
Selena – Moon	Rosario – Rosary
Simona – He has heard	Rudi – Famous wolf
Stefania – Crown or garland	Sebastiano – Revered
Teressa – Reaper	Serafin – Burning one; order of angels
Tereza – Harvester	Tito – Giant
Vina – Vineyard	Urbano – From the city

Cool Brazilian Names

Cool Brazilian names often blend traditional elements with a modern flair, reflecting Brazil’s dynamic fusion of past and present. Copacabana’s hottest beaches, clubs, and artists inspired this list of cool Brazilian names.

Female Names	Male Names
Adriene – Dark one	Afonso – Noble, ready
Alexandre – Defender of mankind	Bartolo – Son of Talmai or furrow
Angélica – Like an angel	Benison – Blessing
Apolônia – Of Apollo	Bonifacio – Good destiny
Belmira – Beautiful view	Cesario – Hairy or long-haired
Betânia – House of affliction	Cezario – Cut or to cut out
Brasilia – From Brazil	Chico – Boy
Brazilia – From Brazil	Ciceron – Chickpea
Constanta – Constant	Domingos – Of the Lord
Delmar – Of the sea	Duardo – Rich guard
Delmara – Sea maiden	Duarte – Guardian of prosperity
Divina – Divine	Edvaldo – Wealthy ruler
Edna – Delight	Everaldo – Always ruler
Graça – Grace	Fabiano – Bean grower
Graciane – Grace	Filipo – Lover of horses
Immaculata – Immaculate	Garcia – Bear
Jisa – Respect, manner	Gervaso – Spear servant
Kiania – Living with grace	Guido – Guide
Leila – Night	Hayle – Hay clearing
Luara – Winner, glorious	Hernando – Adventurous
Lucélia – Light	Horado – Timekeeper
Lúcia – Light	Ignazio – Ignited
Marta – Lady	Inocencio – Innocent
Mirela – Admire	Kauê – Falcon
Mirelli – Admire	Nivaldo – Emperor
Narcisa – Daffodil	Paco – Free Man
Otávia – Eighth	Pepe – He will add
Paciencia – Patience	Rayman – Counselor, protector
Palmira – From the city of palms	Renaldo – Ruler’s counselor
Placida – Calm, gentle	Rufio – Red-haired
Pureza – Purity	Severino – Severe
Rio – River	Severo – Severe
Santana – Saint Ana	Silvanio – Woods or forest
Silvana – Woodland, forest	Siro – Of Syria
Solange – Solemn or religious	Tácito – Silent
Tamires – Palm tree	Tancredo – Thoughtful counsel
Telma – Will, Desire	Thales – To blossom or bloom
Thalita – Little girl	Tristao – Tumult or outcry
Ursulina – Little bear	Victoro – Conqueror
Uxia – Well-born	Vilmar – Will and Famous
Xandra – Defender of mankind	Xalvador – Savior
Xoana – God is gracious	Ximenes – Listening intently
Zilda – Battle maid	Zeca – He will add
Zulmira – Noble and wonderful	Zico – Gift of God

Rare Brazilian Names

We researched countless records of this vast country to make this list of rare Brazilian names. These names can be traced to indigenous tribes, lesser-known regional dialects, or ancient folklore that hasn’t been widely mainstreamed.

Female Names	Male Names
Abai – The Nile river	Abdias – Servant of God
Agacia – Good	Abilo – One who is able or an expert
Alazna – Miracle	Adolfo – Noble wolf
Atiena – Guardian of the night	Ambrosio – Immortal
Augustina – Great, magnificent	Benjamim – Son of the right hand
Aurinha – Little gold	Dionisio – God of wine
Ayiqueo – Soft spoken	Donato – Given by God
Bernicia – Victory bringer	Faren – Adventurous
Bosalicia – One with the nobility of a rose	Fermin – Strong
Constancta – Constant	Florentino – Blossoming
Corliss – Carefree	Gasper – Treasurer
Diolinda – Divine beauty	Godofredo – Peace of God
Dylla – Self reliant individual	Hernandez – Son of Hernan
Edeli – Continuous	Hipolito – Freer
Elzineia – God is my oath	Homero – Hostage
Eneida – Soul, life	Igor – Warrior of peace
Enriqueta – Ruler of the Home	Isaque – He laughs
Fausta – Lucky	Itamar – Palm island
Geny – Well-born	Kaique – Water bird
Gerarda – Brave spear	Leonides – Son of a lion
Gertrudis – Spear strength	Mancio – Prophet
Idolina – Idol, image	Messias – Messiah
Iemanja – Sea mother	Neto – Grandson
Ifeya – Love	Nicanor – Conqueror
Joaninha – Little Joan or God is gracious	Niklas – Victory of the people
Josilene – God will add	Oliverio – Olive tree
Jovina – Youthful	Placido – Calm
Kailane – Made of the sea and sky	Quim – Established by God
Linez – Creativity	Ramone – Wise Protector
Ludimilia – People’s favor	Raoul – Wolf counsel, wise wolf
Miciela – A blessed gift from God	Reinaldo – Counsel Power
Nicanora – Victory people	Reynardo – Strong counselor
Niceta – Victorious one	Rivaldo – Arrival, coming
Osane – Health	Romano – Roman
Senona – Lively	Rudolfo – Famous wolf
Sibelia – Prophetess	Sebastião – Venerable
Sintia – Moon	Sevastian – Venerable or revered
Suelita – Little lily	Silvano – From the forest
Tainara – New moon	Thyrso – Staff or stalk
Uiara – Water lady	Timoteo – Honoring God
Walesca – Stranger	Vartan – Giver of roses
Xayane – The woman who is a red speaker	Victorio – Conqueror
Xerazade – She who wakes or enlivens	Willian – Protector
Xhana – Garden of heaven, paradise	Yoaquin – Established by God

Uncommon Brazilian Names

These uncommon Brazilian names blend the country’s diverse cultural influences, including indigenous, African, and European heritages. Choosing one of these names allows parents to give their child a distinctive identity.

Female Names	Male Names
Aliane – Sun or moon	Adauto – Self-taught
Alzira – Noble	Ademir – Noble
Analu – Grace and warrior	Adhmar – Famous or illustrious
Andreia – Manly, brave	Adilson – Son of Adil or just
Aparecida – Appeared	Aemilio – Rival
Arlete – Noble, honor	Arlindo – Beautiful eagle
Clarinda – Bright, clear	Bartolome – Son of Talmai
Conceição – Conception	Bietio – Blessed
Constância – Constancy	Cassiano – Empty or vain
Cristiane – Follower of Christ	Cássio – Empty, vain
Daiane – Divine	Cauã – Hawk
Deiene – Religious holiday	Celestino – Heavenly
Delma – Beautiful daughter	Cleiton – Town on a hill
Dionira – Famous among the people	Damião – To tame
Dionisa – Devoted to Dionysus	Décio – Tenth
Dita – Rich Battle	Delmo – Beautiful man
Dorotea – Gift of God	Diogenes – Born of Zeus
Dorotéia – Gift of God	Diogo – May God Protect
Edite – Wealthy in war	Djavan – Brazilian musician Djavan
Efigênia – Well-spoken	Eleuterio – Free
Eufêmia – Well spoken	Eneas – To praise
Florbela – Beautiful flower	Estevão – Crown or garland
Geralda – Spear ruler	Eustaquio – Fruitful
Gertrudes – Spear of strength	Ferdinando – Brave traveler
Gilma – The one who advances	Fúlvio – Yellow or blonde
Giselli – Hostage or pledge	Gervasio – Spear servant
Glaucia – Blue-green or gray	Gomes – Man
Guilhermina – Protector	Gonçalo – Battle, struggle
Guillermina – Determined protector	Hermogenes – Born of Hermes
Gustava – Staff of the Goths	Honorato – Honored
Iracema – Honey lip	Ilar – Cheerful
Joaquina – God will establish	Inácio – Fiery
Kaylane – Made of the sea and sky	Indibil – One who is very dark-skinned
Kléber – To bind or stick	Jando – Defender of men
Lecia – Sweet, honest, truth	Jeraldo – Spear rule
Ligia – Musical	Joabe – Jehovah is father
Luciane – Light	Jonatas – Gift of Jehovah
Lygia – Musical	Laurencio – From Laurentium
Manoela – God is with us	Ligongo – Who is this
Marciane – Dedicated to Mars	Lourenço – Laurel
Margarida – Pearl	Manoel – God is with us
Marilia – Bitterness, wished for a child	Martim – Mars, the Roman god of war
Moema – Sweetness	Moacir – Painful birth
Morena – Brunette	Naamã – Pleasantness
Neusa – Snow	Nicolau – Victory of the people
Noêmia – Pleasantness	Pascoa – Easter
Piedad – Piety	Pascoal – Passover
Quitéria – Quiet	Pasqual – Born on Easter
Ricarda – Powerful ruler	Richi – Powerful and brave
Rosangela – Angelic rose	Riel – God’s shepherd
Rufina – Red-haired	Rubem – Behold, a son
Rute – Companion, friend	Tadeu – Heart
Soraia – Princess, star	Tiago – Supplanter
Sueli – Shining	Ubiratan – Hard wood
Taís – Admirable	Valentim – Strong, healthy
Terezinha – Little reaper	Valter – Ruler of the army
Valdirene – One who governs with peace	Vanderlei – Of the lei (flower garland)
Walquíria – Chooser of the slain	Venjamin – Son of the right hand
Wanessa – Butterfly	Yulius – Youthful or downy

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Names of Famous Brazilian Men and Women

Paulo Coelho, born in Brazil in 1947, is a writer and lyricist whose works have become internationally popular. His life was marked by his forays into nature, at one point walking the 500-mile Road of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Paulo is of Latin origin meaning ‘humble.’

Ivete Sangalo was born in Brazil in 1972 and is known for her gregarious personality, charm, and outstanding singing voice. She performed with the music group Banda Eva and earned 4 Latin Grammy awards. Ivete is of Germanic descent and means ‘archer’ and ‘yew tree.’

Gisele Bündchen is a renowned model who has garnered significant respect for her craft. She is a top-earning model credited with radically changing the modeling industry with her walk and figure. Gisele is of Old German origin and means ‘pledge.’

Fernanda Montenegro is considered to be one of Brazil’s greatest actresses. She was born in Brazil in 1929 and has performed on stage, television, and film. Her numerous awards include an International Emmy and Brazil’s National Order of Merit. Fernanda is the Brazilian form of a Germanic name meaning ‘adventurous.’

Morena Baccarin is an actress known best for her roles in the hit television series Firefly and Homeland. She was born in Brazil in 1979 and made her first TV debut when she was six. She has earned a Primetime Emmy and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama award. Morena is of Portuguese origin means ‘brown-haired.’

References

Information from the most recent Brazilian Census and O Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) which collects, analyses, and publishes information on Brazilian names was used in the collection of this data.