Joãosinho
Joãosinho is a masculine given name or nickname used in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly in Brazil. It is a diminutive form of João, created with the suffix -zinho to convey familiarity, affection, or an informal register. The name may be written as Joãosinho in standard Portuguese, with the nasalized vowel reflecting the form of João, and the diminutive suffix signaling endearment.
The base name João means “God is gracious.” The addition of the diminutive suffix -zinho creates Joãosinho,
In Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking contexts, Joãosinho is typically used as a casual nickname for someone
Diminutives like Joãosinho convey warmth and a friendly tone but can also carry ironic or humorous undertones
Joãosinho is part of a broader tradition of creating affectionate forms from given names using diminutive