Red dye or ember
Derived from the Portuguese word 'brasa', meaning 'ember'. It originally referred to the brazilwood tree, which produced a valuable red dye used in the European textile industry. As a name, it functions as a modern place-name choice, similar to names like India or Holland.
About 29 girls were named Brazil in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The title of a dystopian film directed by Terry Gilliam · Brazil (1985 film)
