Baby name

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Jurandir

/zhoo · ran · JEER/


“Good path”

Brazilian masculine name of Tupi origin, meaning 'good path' or from the Tupi jura meaning 'mouth' and ndir; a name with deep indigenous Brazilian roots.

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strongelegant

How it ages.

Culturally specific and historically rooted; a marker of Brazilian indigenous naming heritage.

The cultural moment.

Used in Brazil from the early-to-mid 20th century; associated with older generations and indigenous naming traditions.