Cuban Baby Names and Meanings

Are you thinking about a Cuban baby name for your baby girl or baby boy? Cuba is a gorgeous Caribbean island and its culture draws from many colorful sources, such as the aboriginal peoples of the island as well as Spanish colonialism. This most populous Caribbean island nation is home to over 11 million people and is a treasure trove of exotic and beautiful baby names for boys and girls. Come check them out!

Many Cuban baby names are familiar, such as Ricardo, Carlos, Maria and Carlita. They are names that are used throughout the Spanish-speaking world on multiple continents.

Beyond these names there are many more unique and colorful baby names that you can use that sound as spicy and tropical as the island itself. Most of these names have Spanish roots but some do not, coming from Greek or Latin roots instead.

Read on to find out the top Cuban baby names for boys and girls!

Cuban Baby Girl Names

• Agathe: Of Greek origins, this means "good and kind."
• Aleja: Meaning "defender of mankind," this is a Spanish name.
• Benita: A Spanish name, this means "blessed."
• Charo: This name means "beauty flower" and is Spanish in origin.
• Diega: This is the feminine Spanish version of the name Jacob, "the supplanter."
• Edelira: Meaning "noble heritage," Lira is a possible nickname.
• Gertrudes: This name means "beloved warrior woman."
• Hermosa: A Spanish name, this means "beautiful woman."
• Idurre: Meaning "of the Virgin Mary," this name has Spanish roots.
• Itxaro: This Spanish name means "hope."
• Juaneta: This name comes from the boy name John and means "God is gracious."
• Landa: This name also means "of the Virgin Mary."
• Lur: This unique name means "earth."
• Mariposa: A Spanish name, this means "butterfly."
• Mirana: Meaning "strange, wonderful," this is a Spanish name.
• Novia: This means "sweetheart."
• Ramira: This Spanish name means "judicious."
• Samara: This name, meaning "elm tree seed," is of Latin origin.
• Verita: Meaning "truth," this is a Spanish name.

Cuban Baby Boy Names

• Anton: Meaning "praiseworthy," this is a Spanish name.
• Bembé: This cool name means "prophet."
• Ché: Meaning "God will add," this name has Spanish roots.
• Emeterio: This Greek name means "deserves affection."
• Eterio: Another Greek name, this means "pure as heaven."
• Gimoaldo: Meaning "confessor," this is a Spanish name.
• Homero: A Spanish version of the name Homer, this means "hostage."
• Ireneo: Meaning "lover of peace," this is a Greek name.
• Kosmo: This Greek name means "harmonious universe."
• Learco: This means "judge of his village."
• Mendo: A Spanish name, this means "offers sacrifices to God."
• Montez: This nature name means "of the mountains."
• Neo: This name means "new life, gift."
• Paz: Meaning "peaceful," this name has Spanish roots.
• Pirro: This unique name means "flaming hair."
• Quito: A great name for your fifth baby, this means "fifth in order."
• Riel: This name means "devoted to God."
• Silverio: Related to the female name Sylvia, this means "god of trees."
• Tajo: Thsi name means "day."

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