Nuno
Meaning of Nuno
Nuno is a charming and distinctive name of Portuguese origin, meaning "ninth." It is a popular name in Portugal and has been gaining attention in other parts of the world as well. The name Nuno carries a sense of strength and individuality, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their baby boy. In New Jersey, the name Nuno has seen moderate usage over the years, indicating its steady but not overly common presence in the region. With its rich heritage and stylish sound, Nuno is an excellent option for parents looking for a name with international flair and historical significance.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as NOO-noo (/'nu.nu/)
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Notable People Named Nuno
| Nuno Espírito Santo, a Portuguese football manager and former player, currently serves as the head coach of Premier League club Nottingham Forest. |
| Nuno Gomes, also known as Nuno Miguel Soares Pereira Ribeiro, is a retired Portuguese footballer who excelled as a striker during his professional career. |
| Nuno Mendes - Nuno Alexandre Pereira Mendes is a versatile Portuguese former professional footballer known for his ability to play in both defence and midfield positions. |
| Nuno Bettencourt is a Portuguese-American guitarist known for his work with the rock band Extreme and his solo projects and other bands. |
| Nuno Tavares - Nuno Albertino Varela Tavares is a Portuguese professional footballer currently playing as a left-back for Nottingham Forest on loan from Arsenal. |
| Nuno Santos - Nuno Miguel Gomes dos Santos is a Portuguese professional footballer known for his role as a left winger or left wing-back for Sporting CP. |
| Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira was a prominent Portuguese general and later a mystic who played a crucial role in securing Portugal's independence from Castile, and was later beatified and canonized by the Catholic Church. |
| Nuno Valente - Nuno Jorge Pereira da Silva Valente is a former Portuguese professional footballer who played as a left-back or a winger and later became a manager. |
| Nuno Borges is a Portuguese tennis player with career high ATP singles and doubles rankings and is currently the No.1 ranked Portuguese player. |
| Nuno Morais - Nuno Miguel Barbosa Morais is a retired Portuguese professional footballer known for his versatility as a defensive midfielder and central defender. |
| Nuno Santos - Nuno Miguel Valente Santos is a Portuguese professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Vitória de Guimarães. |
| Nuno Valente - Nuno Daniel Costeira Valente is a Portuguese professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for U.D. Oliveirense. |
| Nuno Melo is a Portuguese lawyer, conservative politician, and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing the Democratic and Social Centre – People's Party (CDS-PP), and he is also the president of the party. |
| Nuno Mendes is a renowned Portuguese chef based in London and former executive chef at Chiltern Firehouse. |
| Nuno Álvares Pereira de Melo, 1st Duke of Cadaval, 4th Marquis of Ferreira, 5th Count of Tentúgal, was a prominent Portuguese nobleman and statesman. |
