The baby name Chiquinha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃiˈkiɲɐ/ (she-KEEN-ya).
Chiquinha is Portuguese in Origin.
The baby name Chiquinha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃiˈkiɲɐ/ (she-KEEN-ya).
Chiquinha is Portuguese in Origin.
Chiquinha is a Brazilian Portuguese diminutive of Chica, the familiar short form of Francisca, built with the affectionate suffix -inha. Since Francisca descends from Latin Franciscus (“a Frank; Frenchman; free one”), the name conveys “little Francisca,” often felt as “little free one.” In Brazil it is chiefly a pet name for girls called Francisca, but it does appear as an independent given name.
Its cultural profile is tied to the pioneering composer and abolitionist Chiquinha Gonzaga (1847–1935), which gives the name a lively, vintage flair. Related forms include Chica, Francisquinha, and Kika in Portuguese; Paquita in Spanish; with Francisca/Francesca as formal bases. Today usage is rare yet affectionate, especially in Lusophone communities, where Chiquinha signals warmth, closeness, and playfulness while keeping the classic heritage of Francisca.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | Girls | 0 | #189 | 2 | 4,850 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #216 | 2 | 4,575 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #846 | 96 | 12,708 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
Chiquinha is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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