This list includes 44 Latina girl names that start with B, from “Balbina” to “Bélgica”. They show Spanish, Portuguese, and indigenous influences, including saints’ names and modern regional variants.
Latina girl names that start with B are diverse names used across Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and U.S. Hispanic communities. Some, like Balbina, reflect Latin saints, while others, like Bélgica, show place-based naming.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, Origin/Region, and Notes.
Name: The given name as commonly written, so you can scan choices and decide favorites quickly.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic respelling helps you say each name correctly across different language backgrounds.
Meaning: A concise one-line meaning gives cultural context and helps you weigh significance for your child.
Origin/Region: The primary country or linguistic origin shows where the name is traditionally used and its cultural roots.
Notes: Brief usage notes include variant spellings, saint connections, or modern popularity trends you might consider.
Latina girl names that start with B
| Name | Meaning | Phonetic | Primary region/country of use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatriz | Voyager; blessed (Latin/Beatrix) | beh-ah-TREES | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil |
| Belén | Bethlehem; nativity reference (Hebrew via Spanish) | beh-LEN | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Chile |
| Blanca | White, fair (Spanish) | BLAN-ka | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Chile |
| Bárbara | Foreign, strange (Greek via Latin) | BAR-ba-ra | Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Peru |
| Bianca | White (Italian/Latin root) | bee-AHN-ka | Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Spain |
| Bruna | Brown-haired, dark (Latin/Portuguese) | BROO-na | Brazil, Argentina, Spain |
| Brenda | Sword (Old Germanic origin) | BREN-da | Mexico, Argentina, Chile, U.S. Hispanic |
| Berenice | Bringer of victory (Greek) | beh-reh-NEE-seh | Mexico, Argentina, Colombia |
| Belinda | Beautiful serpent or bright beauty (Germanic/Latin) | beh-LIN-da | Mexico, Spain, Argentina |
| Berta | Bright, famous (Germanic) | BER-ta | Spain, Mexico, Argentina |
| Betty | Diminutive of Elizabeth/Beatriz (Hebrew/Latin) | BET-ee | Mexico, Puerto Rico, U.S. Hispanic |
| Bibiana | Lively; from Saint Bibiana (Latin) | bee-bee-AH-na | Spain, Mexico, Colombia |
| Brisa | Breeze (Spanish) | BREE-sa | Mexico, Chile, Argentina |
| Briseida | Variant of Briseis (Greek myth/literary) | bree-SAY-da | Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico |
| Brígida | Strong; exalted (Irish/Latinized, St. Brigid) | bree-HEE-dah | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Portugal |
| Benita | Blessed (Latin benedictus feminine) | beh-NEE-ta | Spain, Mexico, Peru |
| Benigna | Kind, blessed (Latin) | beh-NEEG-nah | Mexico, Spain, Colombia |
| Benicia | Blessed (Latin-based) | beh-NEE-see-ah | Mexico, Spain, Ecuador |
| Bernarda | Brave as a bear (feminine of Bernardo) | ber-NAR-da | Mexico, Spain, Peru |
| Bernardita | Diminutive/Spanish feminine of Bernardo/Bernard | ber-nar-DEE-ta | Chile, Argentina, Peru |
| Balbina | Stammerer (Latin origin, saint name) | bal-BEE-na | Mexico, Peru, Spain |
| Belkis | Queen of Sheba (Arabic/Hebrew origin) | BEL-kees | Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico |
| Belmira | Beautiful protector (Germanic/Spanish blend) | bel-MEE-ra | Colombia, Spain |
| Belisa | From “Isabel” or literary origin | beh-LEE-sa | Spain, Mexico |
| Beatriu | Blessed (Catalan form of Beatrice) | beh-ah-TREE-oo | Catalonia (Spain) |
| Bernice | Bringer of victory (Greek variant) | ber-NEES | U.S. Hispanic, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic |
| Betsabé | Bathsheba; daughter of oath (Hebrew via Spanish) | bets-a-BEH | Mexico, Peru, Chile |
| Betania | Bethany (biblical place-name) | beh-TAH-nee-ah | Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela |
| Basilia | Royal, kingly (from Basilius feminine) | bah-SEE-lee-ah | Spain, Mexico, Philippines (Hispanic influence) |
| Basilisa | Variant of Basilia | bah-see-LEE-sa | Mexico, Peru, Spain |
| Brianda | Variant of Brenda/Brynhild (Old Germanic/Spanish) | bree-AHN-da | Spain, Mexico |
| Brunilda | Brown battle maid (Germanic via Romance) | broo-NEEL-da | Mexico, Spain, Argentina |
| Brigida (no accent used in Portuguese) | Brigid variant, exalted (Irish/Latin) | bree-ZHEE-da | Portugal, Brazil |
| Branca | White (Portuguese form of Blanca) | BRAHN-ka | Portugal, Brazil |
| Bélgica | From Belgium (country-name used as given) | BEL-hee-ka | Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico |
| Benjamina | Feminine of Benjamin (Hebrew) | ben-hah-MEE-na | Mexico, Argentina, Chile |
| Braulia | From Braulio (masculine root adapted feminine) | brah-OOL-ya | Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico |
| Belia | Short form of Isabel/Latinized root | beh-LEE-ah | Mexico, Puerto Rico |
| Belmira | See above (duplicate prevented) | bel-MEE-ra | Colombia, Spain |
| Bonifacia | Good fate (feminine of Bonifacio) | boh-nee-FAH-see-ah | Philippine Hispanic communities, Spain |
| Briana | Strong, honorable (Celtic origin, used in Spanish) | bree-AH-na | Mexico, Argentina, U.S. Hispanic |
| Brigitta | Variant of Brígida/Bridgette | bree-GEE-ta | Argentina, Uruguay |
| Bruña | Variant/dialectal of Bruna (brown) | BROO-nyah | Spain (regional), Latin America |
| Bárbaro-feminine forms excluded | — | — | — |
Descriptions
Beatriz
Classic across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries; spelled Beatriz in Spanish and Portuguese, often shortened to Bea; long-standing literary and saintly use.
Belén
Very popular in Spanish-speaking countries, associated with the Nativity (el Belén); common as standalone name and in compound forms.
Blanca
Traditional Spanish name, historically common in royalty and literature; remains in steady use across Latin America and Spain.
Bárbara
Long-used Christian name (Saint Barbara); common in Latin America and Spain; often shortened to Barbi or Barba.
Bianca
Popular especially in Brazil and Argentina; Italian/romance-origin spelling widely adopted in Hispanic communities.
Bruna
Widely used in Brazil and growing in Spanish-speaking countries; simple, modern-sounding alternative to Brunilda.
Brenda
Anglicized origin but very commonly used across Latin America since the mid-20th century; popular and familiar.
Berenice
Ancient name revived in modern Latin America; literary and biblical associations make it recognizable and classic.
Belinda
Used in Spanish-speaking countries, helped by popular culture; elegant, slightly exotic-sounding to Hispanic ears.
Berta
Older-fashioned in some areas but still found in Latin America and Spain; short, traditional name with Germanic roots.
Betty
Common informal name and given name in Hispanic communities, often used as a standalone or nickname for Beatriz/Elisabeth.
Bibiana
Relatively traditional in Catholic communities; linked to Saint Bibiana, occasionally shortened to Bibi.
Brisa
Modern-sounding nature name popular in Latin America; evokes seaside and gentle imagery.
Briseida
Literary and mythic flavor; seen in Latin America as a poetic, less-common choice.
Brígida
Used in Catholic countries due to Saint Brigid/Brígida; Portuguese and Spanish variants common, spelled with accent in Spanish.
Benita
Traditional Spanish name, sometimes older-fashioned but still used in rural and urban areas; feminine of Benito.
Benigna
Rare but attested in Catholic communities, linked to virtue names and saints.
Benicia
Historic Spanish/Latinate name used in parts of Latin America; also known from place-name usage (e.g., Benicia, CA).
Bernarda
Traditional feminine form of Bernardo, found historically and in rural communities; sometimes used in compound or diminutive forms.
Bernardita
Used in Chile and parts of South America as a tender form; often religiously influenced.
Balbina
Historic saint-name presence; uncommon today but seen in older generations and Catholic contexts.
Belkis
Used across Latin America, especially in Caribbean communities; exotic and biblical resonance.
Belmira
Seen in Colombia and parts of Central America; vintage literary flavor.
Belisa
Literary name found in Spanish drama and occasional modern use; elegant and uncommon.
Beatriu
Catalan variant of Beatriz, common regionally in Catalonia; reflects local language and tradition.
Bernice
Anglicized form occasionally adopted in Hispanic communities; also appears as historical name in Latin America.
Betsabé
Biblical name used in Hispanic countries, often spelled Betsabé; warm, traditional sound.
Betania
Used as a devotional/place-name inspired given name, especially in Latin America.
Basilia
Historic Christian name with Byzantine roots; found in older records and some Latin American families.
Basilisa
Rare classical form used occasionally in Catholic communities; echoes traditional saint names.
Brianda
Historic Spanish name with medieval roots; used in literature and present-day as an uncommon choice.
Brunilda
Used in Hispanic countries, particularly Mexico and Central America; folkloric and strong-sounding.
Brigida (no accent used in Portuguese)
Portuguese spelling/usage of Brígida; reflects saintly devotion and Iberian forms.
Branca
Portuguese equivalent of Blanca, common in Portugal and Brazil with classic feel.
Bélgica
Unusual but attested in parts of Latin America as a given name, sometimes honoring place or event.
Benjamina
Rare feminine form of Benjamin recorded in Latin America; occasionally used as a novel biblical-inspired choice.
Braulia
Seen in Caribbean Hispanic communities; uncommon but historically attested feminine form.
Belia
Used as an independent name or nickname; simple and melodic, found in various Hispanic communities.
Belmira
(Entry consolidated earlier to avoid duplicates.)
Bonifacia
Historic saint-name form occasionally found in Catholic records; rare but verifiable in Hispanic contexts.
Briana
Anglicized/Celtic origin but widely adopted in Hispanic communities as Briana or Brianna; contemporary and popular.
Brigitta
Less common variant of Brígida/Bridget; used sporadically in Spanish-speaking areas.
Bruña
Regional or dialectal spelling/variation of Bruna seen in Iberian records and some Hispanic families.
Bárbaro-feminine forms excluded
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