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Saudade at a glance
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Full Name Detail
Name
Saudade
Origin
Portuguese
Gender
Female
Meaning
tender longing
Detailed Meaning
Saudade is a uniquely Portuguese concept describing a bittersweet longing for something beautiful and beloved. As a name, it carries an emotional depth that is rare and poetic, suggesting a girl whose presence leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets. It is a name that feels like a feeling.
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Syllable Breakdown
1. sau (prefix)
2. da (middle)
3. de (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Saudade Name Meaning and Style
Saudade is a female name of Portuguese origin, meaning tender longing.
It appears in the Baby Girl, elegant, Poetic name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Portuguese names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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