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Name Origin

Thiago is a masculine given name of Portuguese origin. It is derived from the Biblical name Santiago, which is the Spanish form of James. In Hebrew, James means 'supplanter' or 'he grasps the heel'. Thiago gained popularity in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries.

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Famous People

Thiago Alcântara do Nascimento (1991-)

Professional Footballer

  • UEFA Champions League winner (2020)
  • Premier League winner (2020)
  • FIFA Club World Cup winner (2020)

Thiago Silva (1984-)

Professional Footballer

  • UEFA Champions League winner (2012)
  • Ligue 1 winner (7 times)
  • Copa América winner (2019)

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