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Name Origin

Diego is a Spanish masculine given name, derived from the name Santiago. It means 'supplanter' or 'he who holds his heel,' referring to the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel and receiving the name Israel.

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Famous People

Diego Maradona (1960-2020)

Professional Footballer

  • Considered one of the greatest footballers of all time
  • Led Argentina to victory in the 1986 FIFA World Cup

Diego Velázquez (1599-1660)

Painter

  • Spanish painter of the Baroque period
  • Court painter to King Philip IV of Spain

Diego Rivera (1886-1957)

Painter, Muralist

  • Prominent Mexican painter known for his large-scale murals
  • His works often depicted social and political themes