Iago - Unique Boy Names

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Iago

/iˈɑːɡoʊ/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Supplanter or one who follows after

Represents transformation, identity, and the complexity of human nature; often associated with both leadership and duplicity depending on cultural interpretation.

Symbolism

Embodies duality—strength and cunning, faithfulness and betrayal—reflecting moral complexity and intellectual depth.

Etymology: Derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'he who supplants,' transmitted through Latin as Iacobus and adapted in Galician-Portuguese as Iago, where it became a standalone given name.

Style & Origin

literary
unique
latin

Cultural Background

Of Spanish and Portuguese origin, Iago is a variant of the Hebrew name Jacob, popularized through it

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