Cabo Verde Baby Names
Cape Verdean names blend Portuguese Catholic tradition with West African Creole culture, reflecting the islands' unique Kriolu identity.
Cabo Verde baby naming trends in Africa combine local tradition and global favorites. Cabo Verde is also known as Cape Verde.
Current high-interest names include boys like João, Carlos, Pedro and girls like Maria, Ana, Filomena. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Cabo Verde
- João#1HebrewThe Portuguese form of 'John,' meaning 'God is gracious.' It is a quintessential and beloved name in Portugal and Brazil.ZHWOW//ʒwɐ̃w̃//
- Carlos#2GermanicThe Spanish and Portuguese form of 'Charles,' meaning 'free man.' It is a traditional and powerful name associated with numerous kings and leaders.KAR-lush//ˈkaɾluʃ//
- Pedro#3GreekThe Spanish and Portuguese form of 'Peter,' meaning 'rock.' It is a powerful and traditional name reflecting stability and faith.PEH-droo//ˈpeðɾu//
- António#4LatinThe Portuguese form of 'Anthony,' meaning 'priceless' or 'worthy of praise.' It is a traditional and respected name in Lusophone cultures.an-TOH-nyoo//ɐ̃ˈtɔnju//
- Manuel#5HebrewThe Spanish and Portuguese form of 'Immanuel,' meaning 'God is with us.' It is a classic, traditional name with significant religious weight.mah-NWELL//mɐˈnwɛl//
- Luís#6Germanicfamous warriorloo-EESH//luˈiʃ//
- Francisco#7LatinThe Spanish and Portuguese form of 'Francis,' meaning 'free man.' It is a classic and historical name held by numerous explorers and leaders.fran-SEES-koo//fɾɐ̃ˈsiʃku//
- #8NunoLatinninthNOO-noo//ˈnunu//
- #9DjibrilArabicarchangel Gabrieljih-BREEL//dʒiˈbɾil//
- #10HélderGermanicbright; clearEL-dehr//ˈɛldɛɾ//
Most Popular Girl Names in Cabo Verde
- Maria#1HebrewA universal name derived from 'Miriam,' meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' As the name of the mother of Jesus, it is one of the most common names worldwide.mah-REE-ah//mɐˈɾiɐ//
- Ana#2HebrewA Spanish/Portuguese variant of 'Hannah,' meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It is one of the most beloved and universal names across the world.AH-nah//ˈanɐ//
- Filomena#3Greekfriend of strength; belovedfee-loo-MEH-nah//filuˈmenɐ//
- Rosa#4LatinA Latin name referring to the rose flower. It is a universal symbol of beauty, love, and natural grace across many cultures.ROH-zah//ˈʁozɐ//
- #5SandraGreekA short form of 'Alexandra,' meaning 'defender of mankind.' It has become a popular independent name suggesting strength and approachability.SAN-drah//ˈsɐ̃dɾɐ//
- #6CarlaGermanicfree womanKAR-lah//ˈkaɾlɐ//
- Fátima#7Arabiccaptivating; one who abstainsFAH-tee-mah//ˈfatimɐ//
- Lúcia#8Latinlight; bringer of lightLOO-syah//ˈlusʲɐ//
- Isabel#9HebrewA Spanish/Portuguese variant of 'Elizabeth,' meaning 'pledged to God.' It is an elegant, classic name that has been popular for centuries.ee-zah-BEL//izɐˈbɛl//
- #10VeraLatintruth; faithVEH-rah//ˈvɛɾɐ//