Name meaning
Thiago
means “supplanter”
- Origin
- Hebrew, via Portuguese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish, Argentine
- Spellings
- Thiago · Tiago · Santiago · Diego · Iago
- Say it
- chee-AH-goh
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Thiago is the Brazilian Portuguese form of Tiago, which comes from Santiago, Saint James. Like James and Jacob, it goes back to the Hebrew Yaakov, usually explained as supplanter or heel-holder. It is one of the most popular boys' names in Brazil and Latin America.
Roots
From Portuguese Tiago (Santiago, Saint James), from Hebrew Yaʿaqōḇ.
Where it is used
Most used in Brazil and Argentina.
Thiago name FAQ
What does the name Thiago mean?
Thiago means “supplanter”. From Portuguese Tiago (Santiago, Saint James), from Hebrew Yaʿaqōḇ.
Where does the name Thiago come from?
Thiago is of Hebrew, via Portuguese origin. Today it is used in Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish, Argentine families.
How do you pronounce Thiago?
Thiago is usually pronounced chee-AH-goh.
Is Thiago a boy's or a girl's name?
Thiago is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Thiago?
Related spellings and forms include Tiago, Santiago, Diego, Iago.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.