What origin is the name Joãozinho?

Joãozinho comes from Portuguese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Joãozinho — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Joãozinho

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Joãozinho

Joãozinho

Boy

Portuguese

3 syllables

Joãozinho is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "A diminutive of João, meaning little John.".

With Portuguese roots, Joãozinho is a boy name that means "A diminutive of João, meaning little John.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A diminutive of João, meaning little John.

Popularity

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What does Joãozinho mean?

Joãozinho is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "A diminutive of João, meaning little John.".

How popular is Joãozinho?

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Sister names that go with Joãozinho

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Joãozinho.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Joãozinho

Joãozinho means "A diminutive of João, meaning little John." — these names share that spirit.

Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)
Jackson — "Jackson is an English surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Jack is itself a form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'." (English)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Evan — "Evan is the Welsh form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'." (Welsh)
Jack — "Jack is a medieval English nickname for John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is now often given on its own." (English)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)