Italian · Boy name
Fabio
“bean grower”
About the name Fabio
Fabio is the Italian form of the Roman family name Fabius, which is probably derived from the Latin faba, meaning bean, hence the sense bean grower. The Fabii were one of the oldest patrician families of Rome. Quintus Fabius Maximus, a general of the Second Punic War, avoided pitched battle with Hannibal and wore down his army, earning the nickname Cunctator, the delayer. Modern bearers include the footballer Fabio Cannavaro, who captained Italy to victory at the World Cup. The related Fabian comes from Fabianus, a name borne by an early pope.
- Meaning
- bean grower
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- FAH-byoh(2 syl.)
Middle names for Fabio
- Fabio Luca
- Fabio Antonio
- Fabio James
- Fabio Matteo
- Fabio Daniel
Questions about Fabio
- What does Fabio mean?
- Fabio is an Italian name meaning "bean grower".
- How do you pronounce Fabio?
- Fabio is pronounced FAH-byoh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Fabio?
- Variants of Fabio include Fábio.
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