The baby name Dorival is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Portuguese (Brazilian): /doɾiˈvaw/ (doh-ree-VAW); English: /ˈdɔːrɪvəl/ (DOR-ih-vəl).
Dorival is Portuguese in Origin.
The baby name Dorival is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Portuguese (Brazilian): /doɾiˈvaw/ (doh-ree-VAW); English: /ˈdɔːrɪvəl/ (DOR-ih-vəl).
Dorival is Portuguese in Origin.
Dorival is a Portuguese-language masculine given name most common in Brazil. Its origin is interpreted either from the French toponymic surname Dorival (d’or + val, “golden valley”) or as a Brazilian formation built on the stem Dor- (as in Teodoro/Isidoro) plus -val, the Portuguese reflex of Germanic -wald “rule, power,” a productive ending in names like Osvaldo. Via this second path it relates to the longer form Dorivaldo.
The name gained broad visibility in the 20th century through figures such as composer Dorival Caymmi and later football managers and players. Variants and relatives include Dorval and Durval, the extended Dorivaldo, and cognates Orival and Orivaldo; short forms Dori and Val are common. Depending on the derivation embraced, Dorival can suggest the image “golden valley” or convey the Germanic sense of governance and strength.
| Dorival Caymmi Dorival Caymmi was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actor, best known for his contributions to Brazilian music. He captured the essence of Bahia in his songs, with hits like 'O Que É Que a Baiana Tem?' and 'Marina' becoming classics. His work greatly influenced the Bossa Nova movement and Brazilian popular music. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT | 0 | #11 | 2 | 399 | |
| HT | Boys | 0 | #34 | 1 | 903 |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #231 | 12 | 5,568 |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #298 | 6 | 7,909 |
| BR | 0 | #330 | 16 | 5,969 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #349 | 596 | 12,213 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #375 | 7 | 7,951 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #410 | 4 | 5,922 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #572 | 4 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #984 | 9 | 12,708 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
Dorival is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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