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Thiago
supplanter, a form of James
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
es
Origin and meaning of Thiago
Thiago is an Iberian variant of Santiago/Diego, both derived from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (James), traditionally interpreted as 'the one who supplants' or 'follows in the footsteps'. Widespread especially in Brazil and Portugal, it reached Spain propelled by music and football, with players like Thiago Alcántara giving it international visibility. Parents like its soft, cosmopolitan sound, felt as modern despite its ancient roots.
Variants around the world
How Thiago sounds in other languages.
SantiagoDiegoTiagoJames
Famous people
- Thiago Alcántara— footballer
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