Name meaning
Nuno
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Portuguese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Portuguese
- Spellings
- Nuno · Nuño
- Say it
- NOO-noh
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Nuno is a medieval Portuguese name of uncertain origin; it may come from the Latin nonnus, monk, or nonus, ninth. Saint Nuno Álvares Pereira, a 14th-century general, is a Portuguese national hero.
Roots
Medieval Portuguese (uncertain).
Where it is used
Nuño is the Spanish form.
Nuno name FAQ
What does the name Nuno mean?
Nuno may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Medieval Portuguese (uncertain).
Where does the name Nuno come from?
Nuno is of Portuguese origin. Today it is used in Portuguese families.
How do you pronounce Nuno?
Nuno is usually pronounced NOO-noh.
Is Nuno a boy's or a girl's name?
Nuno is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Nuno?
Related spellings and forms include Nuño.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.