Our Cape Verdian name database contains 458 Cape Verdian surnames and 3.283 Cape Verdian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Cape Verdian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Africa is very poor organised and has no open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Cape Verde are very limited to the names we know from other countries. The Cape Verdian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Cape Verdian names as well. To create the Cape Verdian name database we used 7.818 validated Cape Verdian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Cape Verdian surnames
This table show popular Cape Verdian surnames. In Cape Verde, surnames are typically passed down through the paternal line. This means that children will typically take their father's surname as their own. However, it is not uncommon for women to keep their maiden name after marriage. In some cases, people may also adopt a new surname if they have a strong connection to a particular community or if they wish to distance themselves from their family. Overall, the use of surnames in Cape Verde is similar to that in many other countries, with a strong emphasis on patriarchal tradition.
| Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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| Silva | 1.5% |
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| Santos | 1.1% |
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| Oliveira | 0.8% |
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| Souza | 0.7% |
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| Rodrigues | 0.7% |
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| Lima | 0.7% |
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| Alves | 0.7% |
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| Gomes | 0.6% |
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| Pereira | 0.6% |
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| Ferreira | 0.5% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 7.818 Cape Verdian social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Cape Verdian first names
In Cape Verde, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on a combination of cultural and personal preferences. Many parents choose names that have significance in their culture, such as names of saints or family members. They also may choose names that have a positive meaning or symbolize good luck or fortune. Additionally, some parents may choose a name based on its popularity or trendiness at the time of the child's birth. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one and is made after careful consideration and discussion with family members.
Popular Cape Verdian male names
| First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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| Carlos | 1.1% |
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| Daniel | 1.0% |
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| Lucas | 1.0% |
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| David | 1.0% |
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| Michael | 0.8% |
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| Alex | 0.8% |
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| Gabriel | 0.8% |
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| Bruno | 0.8% |
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| Rafael | 0.7% |
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| João | 0.7% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 7.818 Cape Verdian social media profiles from which 4.620 (59%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Cape Verdian female names
| First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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| Jessica | 1.2% |
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| Larissa | 1.0% |
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| Amanda | 0.9% |
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| Letícia | 0.9% |
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| Fernanda | 0.9% |
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| Bruna | 0.8% |
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| Sarah | 0.8% |
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| Julia | 0.8% |
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| Ana | 0.7% |
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| Vanessa | 0.6% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 7.818 Cape Verdian social media profiles from which 3.198 (41%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.