Name meaning
Vasco
may mean “as Velasco, perhaps raven”
- Origin
- Basque, via Portuguese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Portuguese, Spanish
- Spellings
- Vasco · Velasco
- Say it
- VAHS-koh
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Vasco comes from the medieval name Velasco, possibly from the Basque bela, raven. The navigator Vasco da Gama, who reached India by sea in 1498, made it famous.
Roots
From medieval Velasco (uncertain).
Where it is used
Velasco is the older form.
Famous people named Vasco
- Vasco da Gama
Vasco name FAQ
What does the name Vasco mean?
Vasco may mean “as Velasco, perhaps raven”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From medieval Velasco (uncertain).
Where does the name Vasco come from?
Vasco is of Basque, via Portuguese origin. Today it is used in Portuguese, Spanish families.
How do you pronounce Vasco?
Vasco is usually pronounced VAHS-koh.
Is Vasco a boy's or a girl's name?
Vasco is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Vasco?
Related spellings and forms include Velasco.
Who are famous people named Vasco?
Vasco da Gama.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, 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.