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Diego
Supplanter (Spanish form of James)
Origin
Spanish
Used in
ites
Name day
Celebrated on November 13
Popularity
#11 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Diego
Diego is a Spanish classic, traditionally linked to Saint James (Santiago → San Diego), with the sense of “supplanter”. Made famous by the painter Diego Velázquez and the footballer Diego Maradona.
Variants around the world
How Diego sounds in other languages.
DiogoJaimeSantiago
Famous people
- Diego Velázquez— painter
- Diego Maradona— footballer
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