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Nilton

Nilton is a masculine given name used in Portuguese-speaking countries, especially Brazil. It is a Brazilian variant of Milton and is part of a broader pattern of adapting names into Portuguese phrono logy. The name has been borne by several generations and continues to be used in contemporary contexts.

Notable people named Nilton include Nilton Santos (1926–2013), a Brazilian footballer who played as a left-back

for
Botafogo
and
the
national
team;
he
is
widely
regarded
as
one
of
the
greatest
left-backs
in
football
history.
Other
individuals
with
the
name
have
appeared
in
sports
and
public
life
in
Brazil,
reflecting
the
name's
ongoing
use
in
Portuguese-speaking
communities.