Name Nando Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Nando

Nando is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Nando?

Nando is a diminutive of Fernando, which is a Portuguese and Spanish variant of the Germanic name Ferdinand and derived from the Gothic name Fridunanth or Frithnanths.

What does the name Nando mean?

Nando means “bold protector” or “brave in peace” (from Gothic “frith/friþ” = protection + “nanth/nanþ” = courage). Besides, the first part of the name Nando could be derived from Germanic “fardi” meaning “journey” or “travel”. Therefore Nando means “adventurous” and “bold journey” or “bold voyager”.

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