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Diogo
God is gracious
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
pt
Origin and meaning of Diogo
Diogo is the Portuguese form of James/Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, reshaped in the Iberian world through the Latin Didacus with the sense of 'God is gracious' or linked to the idea of teaching. It's one of the steadiest, most enduring boys' names in Portugal, carried by explorers and navigators of the Age of Discovery. It's loved for its open sound and its distinctly Portuguese identity, hard to mistake for variants in other languages.
Variants around the world
How Diogo sounds in other languages.
DiegoJacquesJacobTiago
Famous people
- Diogo Cão— navigator
- Diogo Jota— footballer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diogo mean?
The name Diogo means God is gracious.
What is the origin of the name Diogo?
Origin of Diogo: Hebrew.
What are the international variants of the name Diogo?
International variants of Diogo: Diego, Jacques, Jacob, and Tiago.