Adriano
Meaning of Adriano
Adriano is a distinguished male name of Italian origin, pronounced as ah-dree-AH-noh. The name is a variation of Adrian, which itself derives from the Latin name Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria," a town in northern Italy. Adriano carries with it a sense of timeless elegance and cultural richness, often associated with historical figures such as the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Its usage has fluctuated over the years in the United States, experiencing peaks and valleys in popularity. Despite its relatively modest ranking—reaching its highest point at 1366th place in 2006—the name Adriano remains an appealing choice for parents seeking a unique yet classic name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ah-dree-AH-noh (/a.dri.ˈa.no/)
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Notable People Named Adriano
| Adriano Leite Ribeiro, also known as Adriano, is a retired Brazilian footballer famous for his powerful left-footed strikes as a striker. |
| Adriano Correia Claro, also known as Adriano, is a retired Brazilian footballer known for his rare ambidextrous ability and versatility on the field. |
| Adriano Guarnieri is an Italian composer known for his contemporary classical music compositions. |
| Adriano Moraes is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former three-time ONE Championship Flyweight World Champion, currently ranked #1 in the ONE Championship Flyweight division. |
| Adriano Olivetti was a renowned Italian engineer, entrepreneur, and industrialist famous for leading the Olivetti brand's global success in typewriters, calculators, and computers. |
| Adriano Rodrigues da Silva, also known as Adriano Cabeça, is a Brazilian football coach and former player, currently serving as the head coach of Cruzeiro de Arapiraca. |
| Adriano Silva Francisco, also known as Adriano, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who excelled as a goalkeeper. |
| Adriano Vieira Louzada, also known as Adriano, is a retired Brazilian footballer who was a prominent striker. |
| Adriano, also known as Carlos Adriano de Sousa Cruz, is a Brazilian professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Jacuipense. |
| Adriano Bispo dos Santos, also known as Adriano, is a Brazilian professional footballer specializing in defensive midfield. |
| Adriano Ferreira Martins, also known as Adriano, is a Brazilian football striker currently playing for Portuguesa-RJ. |
| Adriano Pereira da Silva, also known as Adriano, is a Brazilian football defender who last played for Monaco. |
| Adriano Padilha Nascimento, also known as Adriano, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who excelled as a forward during his career. |
| Adriano Louzada e Silva, also known as Adriano, is a Brazilian footballer recognized for his skills as a winger. |
| Adriano, also known as Francisco Adriano da Silva Rodrigues, is a Brazilian football forward currently playing for União Recreativa dos Trabalhadores. |
