The name Cabral is of Portuguese origin, derived from the word 'cabrela', which refers to a short, curved sword used by Portuguese soldiers during medieval times. It was initially a surname given to those who bore arms or worked as blacksmiths. The name gained prominence through Pedro Álvares Cabral, a Portuguese navigator and explorer who discovered Brazil in 1500. Today, Cabral is predominantly used as a first name in Portugal and Brazil.
"In 1974, there were exactly five individuals named Cabral who entered this world."