What origin is the name Terêncio?

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

What are good sister names for Terêncio?

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

Terêncio

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Terêncio

Terêncio

Boy

Portuguese

3 syllables

Terêncio is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Derived from the Roman family name Terentius, meaning tender or smooth.".

Terêncio is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from the Roman family name Terentius, meaning tender or smooth.". At 8 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

Derived from the Roman family name Terentius, meaning tender or smooth.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Terêncio

What does Terêncio mean?

Terêncio is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from the Roman family name Terentius, meaning tender or smooth.".

How popular is Terêncio?

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Sister names that go with Terêncio

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Terêncio.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Terêncio

Terêncio means "Derived from the Roman family name Terentius, meaning tender or smooth." — these names share that spirit.

Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Julian — "Julian comes from the Latin Julianus, from Julius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'youthful' or linked to Jupiter." (Latin)
Julia — "Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'." (Latin)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
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)