Fernando
Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland, and former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in America, Africa, the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka. It is equivalent to the Germanic given name Ferdinand, with an original meaning of "adventurous, bold journey".
Pronunciation | European Portuguese: [fɨɾˈnɐ̃du] Spanish: [feɾˈnando] |
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Gender | Male |
Other gender | |
Feminine | Fernanda |
Origin | |
Word/name | Spain and Portugal |
Meaning | courageous, adventurer, conqueror, and leader |
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