Portuguese/Spanish · Boy name
Thiago
“supplanter”
About the name Thiago
Thiago is derived from Portuguese and Spanish, meaning ‘supplanter’. It comes from Santiago, Saint James, through the forms Iago and Tiago, and James goes back to the Hebrew Jacob, whose name is traditionally explained as ‘supplanter’ or ‘one who grasps the heel’. Thiago is commonly used in Portuguese-speaking countries, especially Brazil, and is also found in Spanish-speaking countries. The Brazilian footballer Thiago Silva, who captained Brazil’s national team, is a well-known bearer.
- Meaning
- supplanter
- Origin
- Portuguese/Spanish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- tee-AH-go(3 syl.)
Middle names for Thiago
- Thiago Alexander
- Thiago James
- Thiago Michael
- Thiago David
- Thiago Jose
Questions about Thiago
- What does Thiago mean?
- Thiago is a Portuguese name meaning "supplanter".
- How do you pronounce Thiago?
- Thiago is pronounced tee-AH-go, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Thiago?
- Variants of Thiago include Tiago.
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