Brazilian Names for Girls

Yara

Arabic, Persian, Brazilian, Hebrew

"friend, helper; strength; water nymph; honeycomb"

The multicultural Yara is a sweet but substantial choice that could make a more unusual take on Sara and also work in multiple languages. Popular in Portugal, The Netherlands, and Switzerland,…

Alisson

Spelling variation of Allison/Alison

With the still popular Allison ranking at Number 60 in the United States, and variant Alison sitting at Number 343—not to mention Allyson (Number 490 and Alyson (Number 835)—it makes sense that…

Analeia

Variation of Analeah or combination of Ana and Leia, Brazilian, Portuguese, English

"grace + weary"

Analeia combines three popular elements: classic and international Ana, the pop cultural, Star Wars inspired Leia, and the Biblical Leah. It was one of the fastest rising names in the US in 2024,…

Kailany

Portuguese variation of Kailani, Hawaiian

"sea and sky"

Used in Puerto Rico, Brazil, and the US, this variation of the Hawaiian Kailani follows the pattern among Portuguese and Spanish speakers of using -y endings over -i endings, as in the case of Ailany…

Arianelly

Portuguese and Latin America variation of Ariana

"most holy"

Mostly used in Mexico, Brazil, and Venezuela, Arianelly is an elaboration of Ariana, following the pattern of other elaborations used in Latin America, such as Arielly, Isabelly, Marianelly, and…

Talita

Brazilian Portuguese, from Aramaic

"little girl"

This form of Talitha is primarily used in Brazil, where it was consistently in the girls' Top 100 between the years 1980 and 2000. With its cute, sunny sound and the cool nickname Tali, Talita is an…

Naely

Variation of Nayeli or Nael, Spanish, Zapotec, Breton

"I love you; blessed, generous"

Naely could be a variation of the Zapotec Nayeli, with its sweet meaning of "I love you", or it could be a spin on the recently popular Nael ("blessed, generous"), or even of Nailea ("attainer"). The…

Aristella

Spanish, Brazillian, Greek

"excellent, best"

Likely a variation of the Spanish Aristea, combined with the popular -ella suffix, Aristella has its origins in Greek, drawn from the element aristos meaning "excellent" or "best". Predominantly used…

Teressa

Teressa is a feminine name that represents a spelling variant of the more common Teresa or Theresa. Of Greek origin, the name ultimately derives from 'therizo,' meaning 'to harvest,' or possibly from…

Tamires

Brazilian and Portuguese form of Tomyris, Persian

"family"

Familiar in Brazil, Tamires is a Portuguese variation of the strong Tomyris, a name borne by an ancient warrior queen of Massagetae (modern-day Turkmenistan) who defeated Cyrus the Great when he…

Zenaide

Italian and Portuguese variation of Zenaida, Greek

"life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"

Popular in Brazil during the 1960s, Zenaide is the Portuguese and Italian form of the Greek Zenaida. Associated with a genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest…

Alcinda

Brazilian, Portuguese

"strong mind"

Sleek and bright, Alcinda is a Portuguese name, used predominantly in Brazil and Lusophone Africa. Ultimately derived from the Ancient Greek name, Alkinoos, via the Latin Alcinous, Spanish Alcínoo,…

Ananília

Brazilian elaboration of Ana

"grace"

A rare variation on the classic Ana, this name is used nearly exclusively in its native Brazil. While it may be viewed as simply an elaborative form, it could also be a compound name, blending either…

Adriele

Brazilian feminine form of Adriel, Hebrew

"God is my master"

A feminine form of the rising Biblical boy's name, Adriele was is a familiar choice in Brazil, ranking in the Top 100 names of the 200s. Meaning "flock of God" or "God is my master", it might appeal…

Raiane

Brazillian, possibly from Portuguese, Arabic or Irish

"ray, beam; basil, watered; little king"

Raiane rose out of obscurity to become a Top 100 name in Brazil in both the 1990s and the 2000s, when it was given to nearly 100,000 babies collectivedly. Pronounced with three syllables, its meaning…

Thaissa

Variation of Thaisa or Thais, Portuguese, Greek

"beloved; bandage"

Ultimately from the Greek Thaïs and possibly inspired by the Shakespearean form Thaisa, this variation of the name is familiar in Brazil where it ranked just outside the Top 500 in the most recent…

Damiane

Brazilian Portuguese and German feminization of Damian, Greek

"to tame, subdue"

A name with an ancient pedigree which might prove confusing to the modern ear.

Celda

Spanish short form of Griselda or feminine form of Celdon

"grey battle; steep-sided valley"

Rare as a given name but used predominantly in Brazil, the Philippines, and Mexico when it is given, Celda is either a short form of Griselda (or Gricelda), a Germanic name with an Medieval feel, or…

Percilia

Portuguese, Latin, Greek

"perch, dark-spotted"

Also appearing as Percília, this distinctive choice appeared in the Brazilian charts in the 1930s and 1940s. While it may look like a relative of Percival or Priscilla, it does ultimately come from…

Thaina

Brazillian, Tupi

"morning star"

With a bright, sparkly sound and a celestial meaning to match, Thaina is a variation of the Tupi name, Tainá (or Taina). Also written as Thainá, it has been a familiar choice in Brazil since the…