Bravo Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Bravo name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Bravo name
Bravo is a nickname from Spanish bravo, which meant "fierce, wild" in medieval use and later "brave, courageous". It may first have described a bold or quick-tempered man. The surname is found throughout Spain and Portugal and is common in Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Chile.
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This overview covers the Bravo name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Chile and Portugal; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Bravo name FAQ
What does the Bravo name mean?
Fierce, brave. Common variants include Brabo, Bravi.
Where does the Bravo surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Chile and Portugal.
Is there a Bravo coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Bravo crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Bravo coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).