Portuguese Names that Start With N

A name that refers to a title of the Virgin Mary -- "Maria des Neves," or Maria of Snows. 

Neves

Deriving from the Catalan title for the Virgin Mary, Nostra Senyora de Núria , meaning "Our Lady of Nuria", this distinctive name is a popular choice in Spain and Portugal.
 
Nuria is a Spanish sanctuary which houses a shrine and statue of the Virgin Mary, and in this instance, the name is derived from Basque, likely meaning "place between the valleys", via the word Norra.
 
The name has a more layered history however, as it is also used as an Arabic name as an elaboration of Nur, meaning "light", and might have some Hebrew origins too as a feminization of Nuri or Nuriel, meaning "my fire" and "fire/light of God".

Nuria

Necho is a masculine name with ancient Egyptian origins, most notably associated with Pharaoh Necho II who ruled Egypt in the 7th century BCE. The name is mentioned in biblical texts, particularly in relation to this pharaoh's military campaigns. The original meaning in ancient Egyptian is uncertain, though some scholars suggest connections to protection or strength. As a given name, Necho is exceedingly rare in modern times, making it a truly distinctive choice with historical gravitas. Its short, strong-sounding syllables give it a bold quality, while its ancient origins provide a sense of timelessness and connection to one of the world's oldest civilizations.

Portuguese Names that Start With N

The names

Neves

Nuria

Necho