Baby name
Josimar
/zhoo · zee · MAR/
Meaning
“José and the sea”
Brazilian Portuguese masculine compound of José and -mar, evoking both a saint's name and the sea; a name with northeastern Brazilian roots.
How it ages.
Specific to Brazil and aging within that context; carries regional authenticity.
The cultural moment.
Used in Brazil from the mid-20th century; more prevalent in the Northeast region.