Congrats to parents! Beautiful indigenous names drawn from several different religions practiced in Brazil. Then since about 5,000 miles of the country is coastline, it’s no wonder that many names on our list suggest the sea! You can also find Brazilian baby girl names based on flowers and trees, celebrating the countries rich natural beauty.
Whatever your family’s values, you’re sure to find a baby girl’s name on this list that’s perfect for your little princess!
- Abai is a beautiful, exotic name that comes from the Nile River. It’s also an example of the influences of African culture on the country of Brazil. If you love the water, this is a great name for a baby girl!
- Adriana is a beautiful Brazilian name for girls, and since it’s less popular, it will likely be unique to your little girl. Because Adriana derives its name from the Adriatic Sea, it’s the perfect, pretty name for a little water baby!
- Alana is originated in several different places, including Ireland and Hawaii, but always with meanings of beauty, harmony, or serenity. Although it isn’t currently a popular name in the U.S., there have been female characters named Alana in recent movies and shows, including Alana Beck in Dear Evan Hansen and Alanna Mosvani from the Wheel of Time series.
- Alandra is a fun, modern way to shorten Alexandra or Alejandra. It’s also a fierce name for a little girl!
- Alice. Meaning ‘of a noble kind’
- Ana – From the Latin, meaning ‘grace’, it’s no wonder this short and sweet name is pretty popular.
- Amanda– Adorably means ‘lovable’ or ‘worthy of love’
- Alessandra is taking all the harsh consonants and replacing them with soft “s” sounds for a lovely-sounding name. It’s not one of the top 100 U.S. names, but it is in the top 1,000, so people could have heard it before, but she likely won’t be sharing a class with several others of the same name.
- Ana’s connotations of grace and beauty make it a sweet choice for a baby girl. Actress Ana de Armas has helped make this name a popular one in the U.S. and elsewhere.
- Belinda is literally a beautiful name! While Belle and Bella are trendier names currently, Belinda is a unique, vintage sounding names with a lovely connotation.
- Benigna-This beautiful name means “beautiful,” making it a perfect Brazilian girl’s name for a baby girl who is beautiful, both inside and out!
- Bianca– This is a pretty, vintage Brazilian girl’s name that’s not unheard of but isn’t common, either. Bianca is a central figure in Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew play, so could be a perfect name for a literary family.
- Bibiana– A wonderful, life-giving name like this Brazilian girl’s name is an excellent choice! It’s ideal for parents who wish to raise a vivacious girl who loves adventuring and exploring and making her way through this messy big world we live in.
- Camila. This popular Brazilian name means ‘free born’ or ‘helper to the priest’
- Carolina or Karolina. Means ‘free man’, but can also mean ‘song of happiness or joy’.
- Carla. It means ‘free woman’
- Cristina. There are many variations of how to spell this popular name – including Kristina or Christina – which means ‘anointed’ or ‘Christ follower’.
- Casandra. It means ‘warrior’ but is more commonly associated with Cassandra from Greek mythology, the prophetess who was never believed.
- Clara. A Latin name meaning ‘clear’ or ‘bright’.
- Daniela. Variations of this name appear in lots of different languages. It means ‘God is my judge’.
- Diana. It means ‘divine’, and it’s also the name of the Roman goddess of hunting, forests, and fertility.
- Emilia. Meaning ‘to excel’.
- Fia. The name means both ‘weaver’ and ‘wild’
- Genoveva. The Portuguese derivation of Genevieve, which is old french for ‘from woman’.
- Helena. Meaning ‘bright’.
- Isabela. Means both ‘beautiful’ and ‘God is gracious’
- Ifeya. This charming Brazilian female name is a great way to honor the country’s indigenous people! Of course, everyone will agree that a baby girl is undoubtedly lovable and worth cherishing.
- Immaculata is a wonderful name with religious undertones, because Immaculata indicated the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It’s a beautiful tribute to Catholicism, in particular.
- Jacey sounds like a trendy, modern name, but it has been around for a long time! Because it’s associated with the hyacinth, it’s a perfect choice for a flower name, and the flower’s spicy scent is an excellent choice for a cute, spunky girl!
- Juanita was a more popular baby name several generations ago, there’s a good chance most babies won’t have the name, making it a great, unusual choice! It is also a beautiful message of faith.
- Kiania invokes images of a gorgeous morning sunrise, and symbolizes new beginnings and the hope of each new day.
- Lara. This Latin origin name means ‘beauty’ or ‘water fairy’
- Lorena. It means ‘laurel tree’ and ‘wisdom’
- Marta. Derives from Amaraic and means ‘the lady’
- Nathalia. From the same origins as nativity, it means ‘birth of our lord’.
- Olivia may have first been seen in Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, so this is a beautiful name for literature lovers that also brings nature and leafy green trees to mind.
- Paloma brings peaceful vibes, especially since the dove symbolizes peace. It can also symbolize the Holy Spirit, who is often depicted as a dove, so it’s a beautiful spiritual name as well.
- Quitéria came from the Latin word for “calm” and “quiet.” Many people see quiet as a drawback in this busy day and age, but being a quiet, collected person in a sea of chaos is a very admirable trait.
- Rafaela. This name means ‘God has healed’
- Renata. Means ‘reborn
- Sofia. A popular name meaning ‘wisdom’.
- Talita is a popular name in Brazil, and is a version of Talitha. It comes from the story of Jesus bringing a little girl back to life, so it’s a beautiful religious name.
- Tainara. This native Brazilian name comes from the Tupí language. It means ‘star’ or ‘full of light’.
- Uxia is a unique name indicating someone is of noble origin – a special choice for your little princess!
- Vitória. Derived, of course, from the same origins as ‘victory’.
- Walesca is an excellent, more unique take on the name. Add to that the fact that everyone wants their baby girl to be healthy, and it’s a great choice!
- Xerazade is a variation of Scheherazade, the heroine of the book One Thousand and One Nights.
- Yolanda is a beautiful flower name that brings to mind the brightness and sweet smell of violets. It’s been the name of many women who, like violets, are tough and strong and able to weather the storms life throws at them.
- Zaíra is a lovely name that indicates beauty and radiance and can also mean “princess.” Your little princess can’t go wrong with a Brazilian girl’s name like Zaíra!
And there you have it, a whistle-stop tour of the most beautiful, Unique and popular Brazilian and Lao baby girl names for your little princess.
If you’re open to boy names longer than four letters, check out this list of baby names and their meanings! And if you’re not sure whether you’re having a boy or a girl yet, I’ve got a list of the baby girl names, too. Kidspappy has lots of great names articles to inspire you. Happy Baby naming!