What origin is the name Lisbon?

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

What are good brother names for Lisbon?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Lisbon — for example Nicolau, Adma, Edilberto. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Lisbon

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lisbon

Lisbon

Unisex

Portuguese

2 syllables

Lisbon is a Portuguese unisex name meaning "Borrowed from the Portuguese capital city, which is derived from the Phoenician name meaning peaceful harbor".

Lisbon is a unisex name of Portuguese origin meaning "Borrowed from the Portuguese capital city, which is derived from the Phoenician name meaning peaceful harbor". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Lisbon mean?

Borrowed from the Portuguese capital city, which is derived from the Phoenician name meaning peaceful harbor.

How popular is Lisbon?

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What does Lisbon mean?

Lisbon is a unisex name of Portuguese origin meaning "Borrowed from the Portuguese capital city, which is derived from the Phoenician name meaning peaceful harbor.".

How popular is Lisbon?

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Brother names that go with Lisbon

Nicolau Adma Edilberto Eziquiel Valdivino Veridiano

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Lisbon.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Lisbon at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: L
Ends with: -on
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -on?

Mason

Which names have a similar meaning to Lisbon?

Lisbon means "Borrowed from the Portuguese capital city, which is derived from the Phoenician name meaning peaceful harbor." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
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)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)