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Thiago

"Saint James"

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tee·AH·go

3 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Portuguese Tiago, from Santiago: Sant (saint) + Iago (James, from Hebrew Ya'aqov: supplanter)

What Thiago means

Thiago is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Saint James". It comes from Portuguese Tiago, from Santiago: Sant (saint) + Iago (James, from Hebrew Ya'aqov: supplanter). It is pronounced tee-AH-go.

The Brazilian spelling with h, boosted by footballers and Lionel Messi's son; entered Mexico's top 30 in the 2020s.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: saint, faith.

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Thiago means Saint James

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