Lisbon
Phoenician · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lisbon
Lisbon derives from the Portuguese "Lisboa," which likely stems from Phoenician "Alis Ubbo" meaning "safe harbor" or "calm bay," referring to the city's protected port location.
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Etymology
Lisbon derives from the Portuguese "Lisboa," which likely stems from Phoenician "Alis Ubbo" meaning "safe harbor" or "calm bay," referring to the city's protected port location. The name is used primarily in Portuguese and English contexts, with historical significance as Portugal's capital since 1255 and a major maritime center during the Age of Discovery.
Lisbon currently ranks #14,597 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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