Fernando Dasilva

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fernando Dasilva — Latin
98K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fernando Dasilva is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Fernando is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal and former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa and Asia (like the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka). It is the most used surname in Sri Lanka. Fernando is a common surname among the Tamil speaking Paravars. It is equivalent to the Germanic given name Ferdinand, with an original meaning of "adventurous, bold journey". The surname Dasilva: Dan DaSilva (born 1985), Canadian ice hockey player Edgar J DaSilva (1941–2007), Indian microbiologist Jason DaSilva (born 1978), American documentary filmmaker Jay Dasilva (born 1998), English footballer Jon DaSilva, British record producer and DJ Josh Dasilva (born 1998), English footballer Marcos "Barrão" DaSilva (born 1961), Brazilian capoeira mestre Raúl daSilva (born 1993), American filmmaker Vicki DaSilva (born c. 1960), American artist Fernando is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 98K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Fernando reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Fernando

Latin

Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal and former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa and Asia (like the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka). It is the most used surname in Sri Lanka. Fernando is a common surname among the Tamil speaking Paravars. It is equivalent to the Germanic given name Ferdinand, with an original meaning of "adventurous, bold journey".

Surname: Dasilva

English

Dan DaSilva (born 1985), Canadian ice hockey player Edgar J DaSilva (1941–2007), Indian microbiologist Jason DaSilva (born 1978), American documentary filmmaker Jay Dasilva (born 1998), English footballer Jon DaSilva, British record producer and DJ Josh Dasilva (born 1998), English footballer Marcos "Barrão" DaSilva (born 1961), Brazilian capoeira mestre Raúl daSilva (born 1993), American filmmaker Vicki DaSilva (born c. 1960), American artist

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Fernando is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Fernando by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Fernando Dasilva:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Fernando?
The first name Fernando originates from Latin. Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal and former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa and Asia (like the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka). It is the most used surname in Sri Lanka. Fernando is a common surname among the Tamil speaking Paravars. It is equivalent to the Germanic given name Ferdinand, with an original meaning of "adventurous, bold journey".
When was Fernando most popular?
The name Fernando reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dasilva?
The surname Dasilva originates from English. Dan DaSilva (born 1985), Canadian ice hockey player Edgar J DaSilva (1941–2007), Indian microbiologist Jason DaSilva (born 1978), American documentary filmmaker Jay Dasilva (born 1998), English footballer Jon DaSilva, British record producer and DJ Josh Dasilva (born 1998), English footballer Marcos "Barrão" DaSilva (born 1961), Brazilian capoeira mestre Raúl daSilva (born 1993), American filmmaker Vicki DaSilva (born c. 1960), American artist
What are the origins of the name Fernando Dasilva?
The name Fernando Dasilva combines two different traditions: the first name Fernando has Latin roots, while the surname Dasilva originates from English.
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