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[Facts] Jesus
Is Jesus used as a name in Brazil or Portugal? It's not mentioned in the database entry. It's just that one of Madonna's ex-boyfriends is the Brazilian model Jesus Luz. Is it a common name in Brazil?
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Thanks everyoneno text, not new testament
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Yes, but it is not nearly as popular as in Spanish-speaking countries. Maria de Jesus is often seen on (older women). It's much more common as a surname.
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I'm Brazilian myself. Yes, we use the name Jesus. It's used as is, without the accent over the U. It isn't as common as it is in Spanish, but it is definitely used here. I know a few guys named Jesus myself.
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Well, this overview page in the Portuguese-language Wikipedia seems to contain at least some links to people with that given name:
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Especial:Índice_por_prefixo/JesusFor example this Brazil poet:
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Barros_Boquady

This message was edited 1/7/2013, 3:45 AM

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