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Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: Brave, daring; Journey, expedition; Bold protector; Brave in peace

Fernao is a masculine name with Portuguese roots. A common surname in Portugal, Fernao has Spanish influences, as the title is a combination of the Spanish words faro, meaning “journey,” “expedition,” and nano, meaning “brave” or “daring.” It may also be the Portuguese version of Ferdinand. Derived from the West Gothic Fridunand, meaning “bold protector” or “brave in peace,” Fernao is a name that inspires courage, reminding us to stay calm in the face of adversity.