Thiago

tee-AH-goh'tee-AH-go'3 syllables
🇵🇹Portuguese
Strong

MEANING

May God protect

ORIGIN

Portuguese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov, adapted through the Greek Iakōbos and Latin Iacobus.

CULTURAL NOTES

Thiago is a popular name in Portuguese-speaking countries, often associated with strength and protection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used since the early Christian period, particularly in regions influenced by Spanish and Portuguese cultures.

🇪🇸Spanish
Soft

MEANING

Saint James

ORIGIN

Spanish

ETYMOLOGY

A variant of Santiago, which itself comes from Sant Iago, meaning Saint James.

CULTURAL NOTES

St. James is one of the twelve apostles, and the name has religious significance in Catholic cultures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Santiago, and by extension Thiago, has been a name of reverence and devotion in many Hispanic cultures.

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