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Latin-american Baby Names

188 Latin-american names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

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Latin-american Girl Names

Cataleya#238 in the U.S.A tropical orchid; associated with beauty, love, and strength▶Arleth#269 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle oath' or a Spanish variant of the Germanic name Arlette▶Kataleya#459 in the U.S.Variant of Cattleya, a genus of orchid flowers named after English botanist William Cattley; al▶Xiomara#463 in the U.S.Spanish form of the Germanic name Guiomar, composed of 'wig' (war, battle) and 'mari' (fame), m▶Anahi#482 in the U.S.From Guaraní mythology — Anahí was a young woman transformed into the ceibo flower, symbol of A▶Arlet#642 in the U.S.Variant of Arlette, a French diminutive of Germanic Arla or Arlette, from the element arn meani▶Marisol#667 in the U.S.Spanish compound of mar (sea) and sol (sun), or a contraction of María de la Soledad (Mary of t▶Alondra#680 in the U.S.Spanish word name from alondra, meaning lark — the small songbird; a direct bird word-name popu▶Analia#711 in the U.S.Spanish compound name combining Ana (from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor') and Lia (a ▶Iliana#730 in the U.S.Variant of Elena or Ileana, from the Greek Helene meaning 'bright' or 'torch'; also interpreted▶Karina#750 in the U.S.Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Karen or Carina; from the Greek Katharine (pure) thro▶Belen#785 in the U.S.Bethlehem or house of bread; the Spanish form of Bethlehem, from the Hebrew Beit Lechem meaning▶Emiliana#789 in the U.S.Rival or industrious; an extended Latinate feminine form of Emilianus, from the Roman family na▶Yareli#794 in the U.S.Water lady or she of the water; from the Huichol indigenous language of western Mexico, meaning▶Yamileth#904 in the U.S.Exact origin uncertain; likely a Spanish-American coinage related to Yamile or Jamila (Arabic: ▶Arely#984 in the U.S.Variant of Areli, from Hebrew meaning heroic or valiant, or connected to the word ari meaning l▶Kenia#1015 in the U.S.Spanish form of Kenya; likely from Kikuyu Kirinyaga (the mountain) or a Bantu root; used as a g▶Dalary#1121 in the U.S.Origin and meaning uncertain; possibly a Spanish-American creative compound name▶Grecia#1160 in the U.S.Grace; possibly from Spanish Grecia (Greece) used as a given name, or influenced by the Spanish▶Naiari#1213 in the U.S.A Basque feminine name derived from the place name Naiara (Spanish: Najera), a historic town in▶Eimy#1266 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished one▶Milagros#1267 in the U.S.Miracles▶Azul#1277 in the U.S.Blue▶Aracely#1315 in the U.S.Altar of heaven, sky altar▶Mariela#1324 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of Maria▶Arizbeth#1393 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of God▶Yaneli#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of God▶Mercedes#1451 in the U.S.Mercies, graces, divine kindness▶Maritza#2240 in the U.S.of the sea, beloved▶Yamilet#2293 in the U.S.beautiful, graceful▶Anyeli#2401 in the U.S.angel, divine messenger▶Scarleth#3002 in the U.S.Spanish-influenced variant of Scarlett, meaning the bright red color scarlet; associated with p▶Jaretssi#3057 in the U.S.Likely a spelling variant of Yaretzi, a name of Nahuatl origin used in Mexico and Latin America▶Maricela#3063 in the U.S.A Spanish blend of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam meaning beloved or bitter) and Celia (from Latin c▶Yesly#3070 in the U.S.A modern Spanish-influenced name, possibly a diminutive or variant of Yesenia (an Arabic-origin▶Rafaela#3102 in the U.S.God has healed; the feminine form of Rafael, from Hebrew Rafa'el meaning God has healed, via th▶Deysi#3122 in the U.S.Phonetic Spanish spelling of Daisy, itself from Old English 'dæges ēage' meaning 'day's eye,' r▶Deriany#6731 in the U.S.Deriany is a modern coined girl's name among Latin American families, close in sound to Deriana▶Ayelene#7183 in the U.S.Ayelene is a Spanish-influenced form of Ayelen (Ayelen), a name from the Mapuche people of Chil▶Rossibell#7448 in the U.S.Rossibell is a Latin American blended name joining Rosi, a pet form of Rosa ('rose,' from Latin▶Yaritzi#8459 in the U.S.A Latin-American coinage, a variant of Yaritza — a name popular in Mexico and among U.S. Latino▶Mayerly#10075 in the U.S.A modern Latin American girl's name, popular in Colombia, of coined origin (often linked to May▶Solanch#10299 in the U.S.Solanch is a Latin American respelling of Solange, the French saint's name from the Latin solle▶Esbeidy#10557 in the U.S.A modern Latin American coinage, especially Mexican, appearing alongside related forms such as ▶Mariahelena#10748 in the U.S.A Latin-American compound written as one word: Maria (from Hebrew Miryam, variously read 'belov▶Mariaisabel#10749 in the U.S.A Latin-American compound written as one word: Maria (from Hebrew Miryam) joined to Isabel, the▶Marielis#10751 in the U.S.A Latin-American blend joining Marie or Maria to Elis, an element from the Elizabeth/Elisa fami▶Mariluna#10753 in the U.S.A Spanish blend joining Mari (short for Maria) to Luna, 'moon.' It pairs a devotional classic w▶Mayreli#10761 in the U.S.A modern Latin-American coinage, most often read as a blend built on May or Mari with the fashi▶Mileidy#10781 in the U.S.Mileidy is a Latin American respelling of the English 'my lady' (Milady), rendered phonetically▶Naileth#10799 in the U.S.Naileth reads as a modern Spanish-flavored coinage that echoes Nayeli ('I love you' in Zapotec)▶Nelsy#10818 in the U.S.Nelsy reads as a modern Spanish coinage, often taken as a feminine form of Nelson ('son of Neil▶Thania#10985 in the U.S.Thania reads as a variant of Tania (itself short for Tatiana) or a clip of Titania. Common in S▶Vannia#11005 in the U.S.Vannia reads as a variant of Vania/Vanya — itself linked to Ivana ('God is gracious') or used f▶Yailyn#11027 in the U.S.A modern coinage popular in Latin American families, pairing a Yai- opening (echoing Yailin/Jai▶Yanai#11028 in the U.S.In Hebrew, Yanai (Jannai/Yannai) is linked to 'God will answer.' It also appears as a modern na▶Yeslin#11030 in the U.S.A modern coinage popular in Latin American families, echoing Yeslyn and Jocelyn. No fixed tradi▶Yocelyn#11033 in the U.S.A Y- spelling of Jocelyn, from a medieval name tied to the Germanic Gauts (a tribal name), carr▶Yuleimi#11038 in the U.S.A modern coinage popular in Latin American families, in the Yuleidy/Yulisa family and often ble▶Yuleimy#11039 in the U.S.A -y spelling of Yuleimi, a modern coinage popular in Latin American families and often blended▶Yanitza#11111 in the U.S.A Latin-American coinage, built on the Yan-/Yanet opening with the -itza ending popular in Mexi▶Belky#11228 in the U.S.Belky is a Spanish diminutive, most often a pet form of Belkis or Belquis — traditional names f▶Krissia#11637 in the U.S.A Central American and Latin-American form of Krista or Christina, from the Greek for 'follower▶Julyssa#11678 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Julia - the feminine of the Roman family name Julius - to the -yssa en▶Mafer#11705 in the U.S.A Spanish contraction of Maria Fernanda, joining Maria ('beloved; of the sea') and Fernanda ('b▶Nayeliz#11880 in the U.S.A -iz ending form of Nayeli (as with Yaneliz), a Latin American name often linked to a Zapotec ▶Yisel#12079 in the U.S.A modern Latin American girl's name, often read as a short form of names like Yiselle or a resp▶Yorleni#12082 in the U.S.A modern Latin American girl's name, most often a coined blend (of parents' names or fashionabl▶Yuleidy#12084 in the U.S.A modern Latin American girl's name, most often a coined blend of fashionable Yu-/-leidy sounds▶Yuleisy#12085 in the U.S.A modern Latin American girl's name, most often a coined blend of fashionable Yu-/-leisy sounds▶Zuleidy#12115 in the U.S.A modern Latin American girl's name, most often a coined blend of Zu-/-leidy sounds (the -leidy▶Adalis#12135 in the U.S.A modern Latin American girl's name, often read as an Ada- name ('noble,' Germanic) with a soft▶Adeliz#12140 in the U.S.A modern Latin American girl's name, close to Adalis/Adelis, read as an Ada- name ('noble') wit▶Elanny#12491 in the U.S.A modern coinage, most often seen in Latin American naming, built on the fashionable El- openin▶Gilma#12674 in the U.S.Gilma is a compact given name common among Spanish-speaking families, especially in Central Ame▶Sahory#13176 in the U.S.Sahory is a modern coinage used mainly in Dominican and other Latin American families. It has n▶Yanara#13373 in the U.S.Used chiefly in Chile and among Latin American families, Yanara is often given a Mapuche (Indig▶Heydy#14068 in the U.S.A Latin American respelling of Heidi, itself a Swiss-German pet form of Adelheid (Adelaide) — f▶Heysell#14069 in the U.S.A modern coinage used chiefly in Central American (especially Nicaraguan and Honduran) families▶Arizel#14089 in the U.S.Arizel is a modern coinage whose ending, -el, is the Hebrew word for 'God' - the element that c▶Jeidy#14180 in the U.S.Jeidy is a modern Latin American coinage, especially seen in Central America and the Caribbean.▶Joelis#14192 in the U.S.A Latin American coinage built on Joel (Hebrew, 'the Lord is God') with a soft -is ending; its ▶Karelys#14288 in the U.S.A modern coinage of the kind widely made in Venezuela and the wider Spanish-speaking Caribbean,▶Karolay#14289 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Spanish-speaking Americas, built on the Karol/Carol element (from the G▶Keity#14322 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Katie, made along Spanish reading rules and used chiefly in Latin American▶Jeimmy#14546 in the U.S.A Latin American spelling in the Jaime/Jimmy family, ultimately from James (Hebrew Jacob, 'supp▶Marbely#14570 in the U.S.Marbely reads as a Latin American blend name, joining Mar ('sea', also short for Maria) to a Be▶Marielly#14577 in the U.S.A Latin American blend built on Mari — the everyday short form of Maria — with an -elly/-ely en▶Neidy#14650 in the U.S.Neidy is a Latin American girl's name used mainly as an affectionate pet form. It is commonly t▶Yuridiana#14790 in the U.S.Yuridiana is a modern Latin American name, an elaboration of Yuridia with an added -ana ending.▶Vayolet#15075 in the U.S.Vayolet is a modern Spanish-influenced respelling of Violet — the flower and colour, from Latin▶Vayoleth#15076 in the U.S.Vayoleth is a modern Spanish-influenced respelling of Violet — the flower and the colour, from ▶Anacarolina#15103 in the U.S.Anacarolina records the Spanish double name Ana Carolina as a single word. Ana is the Spanish f▶Yamilex#15129 in the U.S.Yamilex belongs to a family of Latin-American coinages built on the Yamil-/Jamil- element, alon▶Adileny#15133 in the U.S.A modern Latin-American coinage joining an Adi- opening with a -leny/-lenny ending (as in Yaile▶Zarely#15208 in the U.S.Zarely is a modern coinage used mainly among Spanish-speaking families in the Americas. It appe▶Alianis#15350 in the U.S.Alianis is a modern coinage used mainly among Spanish-speaking families in the Americas, and it▶Allenis#15361 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented etymology, used chiefly among Spanish-speaking families in ▶Zarela#15461 in the U.S.A Spanish/Hispanic name, sometimes linked to Sarah ('princess; noblewoman') and sometimes read ▶Yarisbeth#15464 in the U.S.A Latin American coinage joining a Yaris- opening with the -beth ending of Elizabeth ('God is m▶Daileny#15765 in the U.S.Daileny is a newly emerging blend name of the type widely coined in Latin-American communities ▶Danaly#15784 in the U.S.Danaly is a modern coinage popular in Spanish-speaking families in the Americas. It reads as Da▶Dilcia#15796 in the U.S.Dilcia is a given name well known in Central America, particularly Honduras. It most likely der▶Neydelin#15882 in the U.S.A Latin-American coinage echoing Madelyn and Nadia, with a soft -elin ending. No single fixed m▶Joelys#16303 in the U.S.A Latin American coinage built on Joel (Hebrew, 'the Lord is God') with a -ys ending, a spellin▶Julianys#16320 in the U.S.A Latin American form of Juliana with a soft -ys ending, from the Latin Julius, linked to 'yout▶Adlemi#16564 in the U.S.A modern name found in Mexican and Central American families, of the kind formed by blending sy▶Marieth#16757 in the U.S.A Latin American given name in the Maria family, with a -eth ending (as in Yamileth, Lisbeth). ▶Romeli#17135 in the U.S.Romeli is a modern name found among Spanish-speaking families in the Americas. It echoes Romeli▶Emilse#17283 in the U.S.Emilse is a feminine given name used chiefly in Spanish-speaking South America, most often read▶Itzamaray#17511 in the U.S.A modern Latin-American coinage with no documented etymology. The opening echoes Maya words and▶Yeslie#17910 in the U.S.A modern respelling used in Latin American families, in the Yesly/Leslie family. Leslie traces ▶Nareli#17998 in the U.S.A Latin American given name echoing Nayeli and Areli. Nayeli is often linked to a Zapotec root ▶Naiovy#18054 in the U.S.Naiovy is a modern coined girl's name appearing among Latin American families, with no document▶Leidi#18404 in the U.S.Leidi is a Spanish phonetic spelling of the English word 'lady,' capturing how the word sounds ▶Litsy#18446 in the U.S.Litsy is a rare modern given name whose origin is not firmly documented. It reads as an affecti▶AiranyA modern coinage, seen in Latin-American use, with an airy -any/-ani sound; it has no single do▶AlytzelA modern Latin-American coinage with the -tzel ending seen in Maritzel and Aritzel (echoing Nah▶ArizbelArizbel is a modern coinage used mainly among Spanish-speaking families in Mexico and the U.S. ▶IrisbethIrisbeth is a modern compound joining Iris — the flower, and the Greek goddess of the rainbow —▶JasleidyJasleidy is a newly emerging blend name of the kind widely coined in Latin-American communities▶MirellyA Latin American given name echoing Mireya and Mirella (linked to Mireio, 'to admire'). Modern ▶NayeliethA Latin-American elaboration of Nayeli — a name popularly (folk-etymologically) glossed 'I love▶NaylanyNaylany is a modern coinage found chiefly among Spanish-speaking families in the Americas. It e▶NaylethA Latin-American name echoing Nayeli and Naomi, with a -leth ending common in the region. No si▶OdelisA Latin-American name echoing Odalys/Odalis — variously linked to a Germanic 'wealth; prosperit▶

Latin-american Boy Names

Maximiliano#280 in the U.S.The greatest; Latin Maximus combined with Aemilianus▶Francisco#322 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Franciscus, the Latinized name for a Frenchman or a member of th▶Leonel#350 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Lionel, from the Latin 'leo' (lion) with a diminutive suffix, me▶Ricardo#380 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard, from Germanic elements ric meaning power and hard meani▶Rio#532 in the U.S.From Spanish and Portuguese rio meaning 'river,' derived from Latin rivus ('stream, brook'); us▶Raul#634 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Ralph/Raoul, from Old French Raoul, itself from Germanic Radulf ▶Azael#645 in the U.S.A variant of Asael or Azael, from Hebrew meaning God has made or God has strengthened; related ▶Benicio#672 in the U.S.Spanish elaboration of Benito or Benedetto, from Latin Benedictus meaning blessed or well-spoke▶Jasiel#683 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yasi'el, composed of yasah meaning to make or to do and El meaning God, meaning God▶Misael#734 in the U.S.Spanish/Portuguese form of Mishael, from the Hebrew Mishael (מִישָׁאֵל), meaning 'who is what G▶Bruno#740 in the U.S.From the Old High German brun meaning 'brown' or 'bear'; a Germanic personal name associated wi▶Matheo#751 in the U.S.Gift of God; a Spanish and Latin American spelling variant of Matteo or Mateo, from the Hebrew ▶Noe#755 in the U.S.Rest or comfort; the Spanish form of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach meaning rest or repose▶Brayan#768 in the U.S.High, noble, or strong; a Spanish-influenced phonetic spelling of Brian, from the Old Celtic el▶Jeremias#854 in the U.S.Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, composed of ruma (to be exalted) and Yah (Yahweh)▶Isael#989 in the U.S.Variant of Ismael or a blend of Isaias and Israel, from Hebrew roots; possibly from Yisra'el me▶Oziel#997 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uzziel or Oziel meaning my strength is God, composed of oz meaning strength or powe▶Jadiel#1067 in the U.S.God is my witness; or God knows; from Hebrew Yaddiel (God is my witness/knowledge), used in Spa▶Amado#1245 in the U.S.Beloved, loved one▶Giovani#1250 in the U.S.God is gracious, beloved of God▶Natanael#1275 in the U.S.God has given, gift of God▶Santi#1304 in the U.S.Saint, holy one▶Gilberto#1436 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostage▶Santhiago#2328 in the U.S.Saint James; a spelling variant of Santiago (sant: saint + Iago: James, from Hebrew Yohanan/Yaa▶Dayron#2370 in the U.S.modern invented name common in Cuba and the Caribbean, shaped by English-influenced phonetic na▶Jhoan#2378 in the U.S.God is gracious; a Spanish-language variant spelling of Juan/Joan, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh ▶Selvin#2464 in the U.S.Friend at court; from Germanic Selvin/Sylvain (sel: hall, palace + win: friend) or a variant of▶Arath#2991 in the U.S.Possibly from Aramaic or a Spanish surname-derived given name; the meaning may relate to plowin▶Yovani#3035 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Eduar#3109 in the U.S.Spanish truncation of Eduardo/Edward, from Old English Eadweard, composed of ead (wealth, fortu▶Jhonatan#3116 in the U.S.Spanish-language respelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yehonatan or Yonatan, meaning Yahweh has g▶Artemio#3156 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Artemius, from Greek Artemios, meaning 'belonging to Artemis' or 'g▶Jeison#3176 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic spelling of Jason, from Greek Iason derived from 'iasthai' meaning 'to heal'▶Jostin#3179 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Justin, from Latin Justinus meaning 'just, righteous, upright'▶Miliano#3187 in the U.S.Italian name derived from Milan (from Latin Mediolanum) or from Emiliano, meaning 'rival' or 'e▶Eyder#3466 in the U.S.Rare Latin American masculine name most plausibly adapting Basque Eider, 'beautiful' (tradition▶Joandri#5421 in the U.S.Joandri is a modern Latin American blended name, common in Dominican and Venezuelan naming, tha▶Lesther#7125 in the U.S.A Latin-American respelling of Lester, an English surname from the city of Leicester ('Ligore p▶Yandriel#7703 in the U.S.A modern Latin-American coinage, layering the sound of Alejandro/Yandel with the Hebrew-rooted ▶Sneyder#10725 in the U.S.Most likely a modern respelling of the surname Snyder or Schneider, German-Dutch for 'tailor,' ▶Eyner#11250 in the U.S.A modern Latin American coinage, echoing the Norse Einar ('lone warrior') by sound though not b▶Endry#11282 in the U.S.A modern coinage, popular in Latin America, echoing Andrew/Andres ('manly; brave') and Andre wi▶Jhovani#11411 in the U.S.A Latin-American spelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God ▶Inmer#11421 in the U.S.Inmer is a modern given name recorded chiefly in Central America and among Spanish speakers, wi▶Yosmar#12194 in the U.S.A modern Latin American blend name, of the kind formed by joining pieces of parents' names — of▶Yader#12236 in the U.S.A Latin American given name, used especially in Nicaragua and Central America, of uncertain and▶Yelson#12252 in the U.S.A Latin American coined given name, most likely a Y-styled reshaping of Nelson or Wilson ('son ▶Yerson#12253 in the U.S.A Latin American coined given name, most likely a Y-styled reshaping of Jerson or Gerson (the l▶Yomar#12258 in the U.S.A Latin American coined given name, often read as a blend ending in Omar (Arabic, 'flourishing;▶Yovanny#12260 in the U.S.A Latin American spelling of Giovanni, the Italian John, ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, '▶Albeiro#12383 in the U.S.Albeiro is a given name used in Colombia and other Spanish-speaking countries, often taken as a▶Brallan#12615 in the U.S.A modern coinage popular in Latin American families, echoing names like Brayan and Braylon. No ▶Mainor#13435 in the U.S.Mainor is used as a given name in Central America, especially Honduras and Guatemala. It is rea▶Yaret#14107 in the U.S.Usually a short form of Yaretzi, a Latin-American name from the Nahuatl for 'you will be loved.▶DeinerA modern given name seen in Latin American communities; it may echo German-surname sounds but h▶DeisonA modern coinage popular in Latin American families, in the family of Deyson and Jeison. No sin▶EnyerA modern Latin American coinage, common as an invented given name in Venezuela and nearby. No d▶FranyerA modern coinage, likely built from a Fran- element (Francisco/Franco) with a -yer ending, in t▶JheysonA Latin-American spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason, 'healer' (linked to iasthai, 'to heal▶KeiderA modern coinage, seen especially in Latin American naming, on a Kei- opening with a -der endin▶YefrinA modern name whose sound echoes the Spanish Efrain and the Hebrew Ephraim ('fruitful'), likely▶YorlinA modern name, likely a Latin-American coinage in the Yo-/-lin style; no documented meaning. Ro▶

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