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Name Origin

Tiago is a Portuguese given name, a variant of the Spanish and Italian name Santiago. It originates from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel'.

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Famous People

Tiago Mendes (1981-)

Footballer

  • Played for clubs such as Porto, Juventus, and Atlético Madrid
  • Won the Portuguese Primeira Liga and the UEFA Champions League

Tiago Splitter (1984-)

Basketball player

  • Won the NBA Championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014
  • Played for Brazil national team

Tiago Leifert (1980-)

Television presenter

  • Hosted Big Brother Brasil and other popular Brazilian shows