Moraes
moh-RAH-esh
Moraes is a boy’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “A Portuguese and Spanish surname originating from a place name, likely referring to someone who lived near mulberry trees or marshy land ('moradia').”, and peaked in popularity in 2005.
What Moraes Means
“A Portuguese and Spanish surname originating from a place name, likely referring to someone who lived near mulberry trees or marshy land ('moradia').”
The Story of Moraes
The name of a poet who captured the soul of a nation now waits to inspire your child.
Moraes is a surname of Portuguese and Spanish origin, stemming from a place name. It likely refers to someone who lived near mulberry trees or in marshy land, a connection to the earth and its quiet beauty.
For your child, Moraes suggests a mind that finds depth in quiet observation. It is for the introspective soul, one who contemplates the world with a poet's heart and an artist's eye.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Carlos Drummond de Moraes
One of Brazil's most influential modern poets.
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Peak Year
#5 in 2005
Total Births
5
First Recorded
2005
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