What origin is the name Vanderlei?

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

What are good sister names for Vanderlei?

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

Vanderlei

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Vanderlei

Vanderlei

Boy

Portuguese

3 syllables

Vanderlei is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Means of the lion; a Portuguese name of Dutch origin often associated with the Van der Ley surname.".

Parents who choose Vanderlei pick a boy name from the Portuguese tradition, meaning "Means of the lion; a Portuguese name of Dutch origin often associated with the Van der Ley surname.". 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

Means of the lion; a Portuguese name of Dutch origin often associated with the Van der Ley surname.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Vanderlei

What does Vanderlei mean?

Vanderlei is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Means of the lion; a Portuguese name of Dutch origin often associated with the Van der Ley surname.".

How popular is Vanderlei?

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Sister names that go with Vanderlei

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Vanderlei.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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