Cabral
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Cabral is a boy’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “A Portuguese and Spanish surname meaning 'place of goats' or 'goatherd'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1974.
What Cabral Means
“A Portuguese and Spanish surname meaning 'place of goats' or 'goatherd'.”
The Story of Cabral
This name belonged to the man who discovered Brazil, carrying a spirit of bold voyages and uncharted territories.
Cabral is a surname with Portuguese and Spanish roots, most likely referring to a 'place of goats' or a 'goatherd.' Its historical significance is cemented by Pedro Álvares Cabral, the Portuguese navigator who led the expedition that claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500.
For your son, Cabral evokes a spirit of grand adventure and resourceful independence. You imagine a child who approaches life’s challenges with a determined will, unafraid to steer his own course through any sea.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Portuguese explorer, discoverer of Brazil
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1974
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1974
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