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Name Origin

Diogo is a Portuguese masculine given name. It is the Portuguese form of the name James, derived from the Hebrew name יעקב (Ya'akov), meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel'.

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Famous People

Diogo de Sousa Coutinho (1460-1538)

Portuguese nobleman and explorer

Explored the coast of Africa and discovered Cape Verde Islands

Diogo Jota (1996-)

Professional footballer

Plays for Premier League club Liverpool FC
Portugal national team player

Diogo Piçarra (1989-)

Portuguese singer-songwriter

Popular artist in Portugal with multiple platinum albums
Represented Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016

Similar Names

Diego Thiago

Sibling Names

Inês

Both Diogo and Inês are classic Portuguese names with a timeless elegance.

Miguel

Another popular Portuguese name, Miguel shares the same strong yet approachable feel as Diogo.

Beatriz

Beatriz offers a beautiful and feminine counterpart to Diogo, creating a balanced sibling pair.