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Portuguese Names that Start With A

Updated October 2024

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There are 20 Portuguese names that start with the letter A for boys and girls, including Ana, Adelina, Andre, Armando, Alonso, Alfredo, Anselmo, Alao, Alexio, Afonso, Affonso, Ambrosio, Arnesto, Antinea, Agueda, Ailinn, Aarão, Abrão, Adão, and Adrião.

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Ana
Variation of Hannah
"grace"
Confident and compact, Ana is a widely used variation of the Biblical Hannah. Favored in Spain, Slovenia, Bosnia, Portugal, and Croatia, this shorter spelling has the same substance and versatility…
Adelina
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Slavic variation of Adeline
"noble, nobility"
Adelina is back in the Top 1000 after an absence of nearly a century, thanks to the meteoric rise of her sister name Adeline -- along with Adelaide, Adele, and Ada. Some parents choose Adelina…
Andre
French and Portuguese variation of Andrew
"strong and manly"
Andre is one of the international forms of Andrew that has been familiar in the English-speaking world for decades without any need to be overly Anglicized - though round the world, it is more likely…
Armando
Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Herman, German
"soldier"
Armando takes the flat-footed Herman and makes it romantic. This is another of the Latin names we expect to be seeing more of.
Alonso
Portuguese and Spanish variation of Adalfuns, German
"noble and ready"
Alonso is the Spanish and Portuguese diminutive version of Alfonso, itself deriving from an old Germanic name "Adalfuns" meaning "noble and ready." Although the Italian spelling Alonzo is more…
Alfredo
Spanish variation of Alfred, English
"wise counsellor; elf counsel"
Alfredo, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Alfred, is most familiar as the romantic lead in Verdi's evergreen opera La Traviata . On a less romantic note, Alfredo is also the name of a…
Anselmo
Italian from German
"with divine protection"
Lighter Latin version of Anselm.
Alao
Alao is a masculine name with West African origins, particularly common among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The name carries the meaning of 'one who was born wealthy' or 'born into prosperity.' It…
Alexio
Greek
"defending men"
Removing one letter from the somewhat intimidating Alexios gives you Alexio, a charming and more accessible variation.
Afonso
Afonso is a masculine Portuguese and Galician form of the name Alfonso, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'ready' or 'eager.' This name carries significant historical weight in…
Affonso
Affonso is a masculine name of Portuguese and Spanish origin, representing a traditional variant spelling of Alfonso or Afonso. The name derives from a Germanic source, combining the elements 'adal'…
Ambrosio
Ambrosio is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'ambrosia,' which was the food or drink of the gods in Greek mythology, believed to confer immortality. The name essentially…
Arnesto
Arnesto is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Ernest or Ernesto. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic element 'ernst,' meaning 'serious' or 'determined.' This variant…
Antinea
French after the Greek name for the Queen of Atlantis
In Pierre Benoit's novel, Antinea is a beautiful and charming queen with a hideous secret: She has a cave wall with 120 niches carved into it, one for each of her lovers. Only 53 have been filled;…
Agueda
Spanish, Portuguese, from Greek
"good woman"
Traditionally spelled Águeda, this is a Spanish & Portuguese form of Agatha.
Ailinn
Ailinn is a feminine name with Gaelic origins, derived from Irish mythology and history. It's a variant of Aileen or Eileen, ultimately stemming from the Gaelic 'Eibhlín' or 'Aveline,' meaning…
Aarão
Aarão is the Portuguese form of Aaron, a name with ancient Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, Aaron (or Aharon) was the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites, making it a name with…
Abrão
Abrão is the Portuguese form of Abraham, a name with profound biblical significance. Derived from the Hebrew name Avraham, it means 'father of multitudes' or 'father of many nations.' In the Bible,…
Adão
Adão is the Portuguese form of Adam, one of the most ancient names in recorded history. Derived from the Hebrew 'adamah' meaning 'earth' or 'ground,' it refers to the biblical first man created from…
Adrião
Adrião is a Portuguese masculine name derived from the Latin name Adrianus, which means 'from Hadria' (a town in northern Italy that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea). This distinctive Portuguese…