The baby name Lucinha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Portuguese IPA: /luˈsiɲɐ/; respelling: 'loo-SEEN-ya' (Brazilian Portuguese).
Lucinha is Portuguese in Origin.
The baby name Lucinha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Portuguese IPA: /luˈsiɲɐ/; respelling: 'loo-SEEN-ya' (Brazilian Portuguese).
Lucinha is Portuguese in Origin.
Lucinha is a Portuguese affectionate diminutive of Lúcia, ultimately from Latin Lucia, the feminine of Lucius, derived from lux “light.” The suffix -inha conveys smallness and tenderness, so the name carries the sense of “little light” or “dear light.” Veneration of Saint Lucy (Santa Luzia), long popular in the Iberian world and Brazil with a feast on 13 December, has helped keep the Lucia family of names in steady use.
In Brazil, Lucinha functions both as a pet form and, since the mid‑20th century, occasionally as an independent given name. Related forms include Lúcia and Luzia in Portuguese; Lucía (Spanish); Lucia and Luce (Italian); Lucy (English); and Lucie (French, Czech). Elaborations include Luciana and Lucinda. Common nicknames are Lu, Lulu, and Luci. The masculine counterpart Lucinho exists but is rare. Spelling follows Portuguese norms: no accent on Lucinha, though the base name Lúcia bears one.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #249 | 3 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| BR | 0 | #328 | 18 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #359 | 4 | 8,539 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #464 | 8 | 7,952 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #489 | 613 | 12,708 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #778 | 8 | 12,213 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Lucinha is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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