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Portuguese Girl Names With Meanings

Portuguese Baby Girl Names: Portugal has many unique and traditional names for the girl baby
In almost all traditions, people have three different names; their first name, middle name, and the last name. But in Portugal, this practice differs. Most people have one or two first names and then usually two surnames of their mother and father.

Looking for Portuguese names for your baby Girl? Below is our unique collection of the most charming names, both popular from previous times, and in recent years, with meanings listed in alphabetical order.

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With A

Adelaida ― Noble kind, adorned

Adelina ― A form of Adeline

Adriana ― From hadria

Agueda ― Spanish and Portuguese form of AGATHA.

Aitana ― High honor

Albertina ― Germanic – Nobly Famous; Noble; Kind; A variant transcription of Alberta; Feminine form of Albert

Alexandrina ― Old Greek -Protector of Mankind; Defender of Men; Helper and Defender of Mankind; Feminine form of Alexander

Alice ― Truth, gracious, reality

Aliciana ― A noble woman

Amalia ― A fertile, hard working female who is defender of mankind

Amanda ― The one who is made for love and respect who are active and bright

Amelia ― The one who is industrious, hard working and fertile

Ana ― Gracious and satisfying

Anabela ― Graceful and Beautiful; Easy to Love; Gracious; Lovable beauty; A variant of name Anabel

Analia ― A combination of name Ana and Lia; A variant transcription is Analiyah

Andrea ― Feminine of Andrew; a defender of mankind who is manly and strong

Andreia ― A born warrior who is manly and brave, defender of mankind

Angelina ― The holy angels of God sent from heaven

Antinea ― The queen of Atlantis who is practical and are a leader

Antonia ― A beautiful human being who are praiseworthy

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With B

Babetta ― Foreign woman.

Balei ― It symbolizes being inquisitive and intelligent.

Beatriz ― Brings Joy

Belmira ― A beautiful woman

Benedita ― A blessed woman

Bianca ― Light; White; Shining; A Shakespearean baby name meaning Tragedy of Othello’ Mistress of Cassio

Bibiana ― Lively, dynamic

Branca ― One who is white and fair in complexion

Bruna ― A brown-haired woman

Brunilda ― A protector in the battle

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With C

Calisto ― One who is the most beautiful

Candelaria ― She is like a candle

Carla ― A woman who acts like a man does

Carlota ― A strong woman

Carlotte ― Her strength is like a man’s

Carolina ― A song of joy and happiness

Cascata ― Like a waterfall

Catarina ― Unsullied and genuine woman

Catina ― A chaste and innocent girl

Cesaria ― The head of hair

Chica ― A sweet little girl

Cintia ― Hungarian word for Cynthia, the goddess of moon

Clara ― One who is distinguished, clear and bright

Conceicao ― Conception; the process of conceiving a baby; forming an idea

Connie ― Hero; a courageous person, who is respected and admired by all

Constancia ― Steadfast, reliable and trustworthy

Constantina ― Continuous, abiding, and constant; does not change

Cristina ― Diminutive of “Christine”; Follower and believer of Christ

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With D

Daniela ― God is powerful

Diamantina ― They are messy, playful and crave emotional security

Diana ― A divine lady; one who has magical powers; childbirth

Dores ― Pain and suffering

Doroteia ― A variant of Dorothea, meaning gift of God.

Dylla ― A self reliant individual

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With E

Edite ― Rich battle

Efigenia ― The one who is born to be strong

Emilia ― this name means to rival or emulate or excel.

Enia ― it means jewel or fiery

Ermengild ― immense treasure.

Ermenhilda ― a word meaning huge treasure.

Ermenilda ― a powerful warrior.

Ermenjart ― a warrior who was extremely powerful.

Esmeralda ― a Spanish word meaning emerald.

Estela ― a Spanish word for stars in the sky.

Eufemia ― to speak or to declare or words of good omen.

Eugenia ― aristocratic or noble by birth.

Eva ― life or living one.

Evora ― She who lives near yew trees

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With F

Fatima ― A captivating woman

Felisberta ― An intelligent and wise woman

Fernanda ― An adventurous girl traveler

Fia ― One who makes a dark peace. Also, means daughter in Italian

Filomena ― Lover of mankind; beloved

Fortunata ― Feminine version of ‘Fortunat’, it represents a lucky and blessed person

Francisca ― From France

Fryda ― An intelligent social worker of fairies.

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With G

Gabriela ― God is my strength

Garcia ― Resembles as one of the animals, bear.

Germana ― A person who comes from the country Germany.

Gilberta ― Gilberta is a female name that means Hostage. It is of French, Germanic and English origin.

Gilda ― Gilda is a female name and means Sacrifice, Tribute, Serves God. It is of German, Gothic and Celtic origin.

Gilma ― Gilma is a Portugese female name and means The One Who Advances, The One Who Goes Forward.

Glaucia ― From the Latin word “glaucus” and means Bluish Grey

Gloria ― Gloria means Glory in Latin

Gylda ― Value, sacrifice, knowing true

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With H

Helena ― n mythology the abduction of Zeus’s mortal daughter Helen sparked the Trojan War

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With I

Ilda ― Heroine in the battle.

Ines ― One who is gentle and pure

Inez ― Spanish variation of Agnes which means Pure or Virginal

Iris ― Rainbow which originated from a flower’s name in Greek

Isabel ― My God is an oath

Isabela ― Pledged to God

Ivone ― Yew

Izabel ― Brazilian version of Isabel, meaning my God is an oath

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With J

Jacinda ― One who is like the hyacinth flower

Jacinta ― A woman with hyacinth color eyes

Joana ― They are good in business and sales. They are also ambitious, creative and versatile.

Joaninha ― The name means God is gracious. Joaninha is a Portuguese female name that originates from Hebrew name Yochanan.

Josefa ― The name Josefa means God will Give

Jovita ― Merry, cheerful and good humoured, These are lively, expressive and having great verbal habits. They will keep the other ones happy with light chit chat.

Judite ― Judite means Praise, Woman from Judea

Julia ― Latin – Jupiter’s Child; Julia is Youthful, Downy

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With K

Kiania ― The dawn

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With L

Lara ― A famous person who is notable to many

Laura ― Person crowned with laurels

Laurinda ― The laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory.

Lecia ― Joyful person

Leonor ― Light, a lumous and bright one

Leticia ― A person who spreads joy and happiness

Lia ― A weary mistress or ruler

Lidia ― A person who is from Lydia, that is a Greek word for a region in Asia

Ligia ― A woman with a shrill voice, name of the Sirens

Liliana ― Name of the flower lily, pure and innocent person

Lina ― Person who is tender and delicate

Linda ― Beautiful woman; Serpent

Lorena ― A traveler from the ancient Laurentum

Luana ― An Honorable maiden in the battle

Lucia ― white, bright light

Lucille ― Shining bright light

Luisa ― A famous battle maid

Luzia ― The one who was born at daybreak

Lygia ― A whistling voice

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With M

Madalena ― Hebrew – Of Magdala; Variant transcription of Magdalena

Mae ― A bitterness, bitter pearl

Mafalda ― A powerful warrior

Manuela ― God Is With Us; Feminine form of Manuel which is derived from the Hebrew name Emanuel

Margarida ― Portuguese word for daisy

Maria ― Variation of Mary or Miriam which means Bitter or Wished-for child

Mariana ― One who is bitter

Marta ― Latin – Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Female Version of Marc; A variant of the name Martha

Matilde ― Germanic – Mighty in battle; Mighty Battle Maiden; A variant form of Matilda

Mel ― One who is fearless and daring, always having brashness and self confidence.

Micaela ― Hebrew – Who is like God; A variation of Michaela

Miciela ― A blessed gift from God

Monica ― The one who advise people

Mota ― A Person who loved besides the hillock

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With N

Nadalia ― The person who was born on Christmas day.

Natalia ― Newcomer to this world on Christ’s born day.

Nathalia ― Same birthday as Christ.

Nelinha ― The gem in the ocean.

Neves ― Small ice flakes fall from white clouds.

Noemia ― Portuguese accent of Naomi (pleasantness)

Nuria ― The Lord of the burning fire.

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With O

Olga ― The holy light

Olimpia ― The one who is from the hill Olympus.

Olivia ― The one who is closer to olive tree.

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With P

Paolina ― A small and passionate individual

Patricia ― Noble Woman

Paula ― Latin – Little; Humble; From The Name Pauline; A variant of Paul

Paulina ― Latin – Little; Humble; From The Name Pauline; A variant of Paul

Pedrina ― Rock

Priscila ― An ancient woman

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With R

Rafaela ― Female version of Rafael, means God has healed

Raquel ― An innocent person

Rebeca ― A woman who baits men

Renata ― Latin – Born Again; Rebirth; Born Anew; A variant of Renee

Rida ― A God-fearing pious person who is devoted to God

Rita ― Old Greek – Pearl; Way of life; A variant of name Margaret

Roberta ― A woman who is acclaimed and glowing

Rosa ― A woman who is like a dew

Rute ― A friendly woman

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With S

Safira ― Spanish name for sapphire

Santiago ― Saint James

Sara ― Princess

Smaragda ― A form of Esmeralda, meaning emerald.

Sofia ― Means wisdom in Greek. A wise woman

Sonia ― Golden

Susana ― Lily

Suzana ― Lily

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With T

Tavaris ― Of misfortune, a hermit

Telma ― She who has will

Teresa ― Harvester

Tereza ― One who gathers

Theresa ― A harvester

Tina ― A Christian girl; She who follows Christ

Tristessa ― A hope or the hope to free from sadness

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With U

Uiara ― The water lady

Portuguese Girl Names Starting With V

Vera ― Faith

Veronica ― She who brings victory or True image

Portuguese Girl Names With Meanings
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