Nazário

Nazário is a Portuguese-language surname and given name. It is used in Brazil and Portugal and may be found among individuals in various public and private contexts.

The most widely known bearer is Ronaldo Nazário de Lima (born 1976), a Brazilian former professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Also known simply as Ronaldo or Nazário, he played as a striker for clubs including PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and AC Milan, as well as the Brazil national team. He was part of Brazil’s 1994 World Cup squad and captained the team to World Cup glory in 2002. He received multiple major individual honours, such as the Ballon d’Or in 1997 and 2002 and FIFA World Player of the Year in 1996 and 1997. He retired from professional football in 2011.

Beyond this notable figure, Nazário may appear as a family name in Portuguese-speaking countries and can refer to other individuals bearing the surname. The usage of Nazário reflects broader Portuguese naming traditions found in Brazil and Portugal.