Male Given Names
Most Mangalorean Catholic names for males follow the second declension. However, if the name ends in e, it follows the first declension, such as Zoze (Joseph). If the name ends in o, it follows the third declension, such as Lorso (Lawrence). The name follows the fourth declension if it ends in i, such as Jākki (Joachim). The fifth declension is observed if the name ends in u, such as Gabru (Gabriel), or if it ends in ãuñ, such as Zuãuñ (John).
| Males | ||||
| Mangalorean Catholic variant | Portuguese variant | English/anglicized variant | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | Xavier | Xavier | new house | |
| Valentin | Valentim | Valentine | strong, healthy | |
| Simāuň | Simão | Simon | he has heard | |
| Sebastiauň or Bastiauň | Sebastião | Sebastian | ||
| Salvador or Saldor | Salvador | Salvador | Saviour | |
| Rozār or Ruzār | Rosário | Rosario | Rosary | |
| Filip | Filipe or Felipe | Philip | friend of horses | |
| Paullu or Paullā | Paulo | Paul | Humble | |
| Pāsku | Pascoal | Pascal | associated with Passover (or Easter) | |
| Niklāuň or Niku | Nicolau or Nico (informal) | Nicholas | Victory of the people | |
| Mortin | Martim | Martin | Gift of God | |
| Mortes | Mateus | Matthew | Warlike | |
| Luis | Luís | Lewis | Famous warrior | |
| Lorso or Lores | Lourenço | Laurence | from Laurentum, an ancient Roman city | |
| Lazar or Lādru | Lázaro | Lazarus | God has helped | |
| Jākki or Jokki | Joaquim or Jaquim (informal) | Joachim | ||
| Jākob or Jāku | Jacob or Jacó | James | Holds the heel | |
| Mingel | Miguel | Michael | Who is like God? | |
| Pedru | Pedro | Peter | Stone | |
| Šila | Silvestre | Sylvester | Wooded | |
| Zuãuñ | João | John | God is gracious | |
| Zoze | José | Joseph | The Lord will add | |
| Source: English-Konkani Dictionary (2001) | ||||
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