♂ Name Gonçalo

Q: What does the name Gonçalo mean?

Gonçalo means 'fight', 'battle' or 'war' (from Germanic 'gund'). The meaning of the second element is uncertain, but presumably derived from Latin 'salvus' meaning 'unhurt', 'saved' or 'preserved'. Thus, Gonçalo could mean 'him who rescues in battle'.

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Gonçalo is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Gonçalo come from?

Gonçalo is a Portuguese variant of the Spanish name Gonzalo, which derived from the Latin name Gundisalvus (of Germanic origin).

What does the name Gonçalo mean?

Gonçalo means “fight”, “battle” or “war” (from Germanic “gund”). The meaning of the second element is uncertain, but presumably derived from Latin “salvus” meaning “unhurt”, “saved” or “preserved”. Thus, Gonçalo could mean “him who rescues in battle”.

Pronunciation of Gonçalo

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Variants

Gonzalo

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Popularity of the name Gonçalo

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