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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Italian form of Hadrianus/Hadrian, ultimately from the place-name Hadria in Italy
- Origin
- Italian (from Latin Hadrianus)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- ah-dree-AH-noh
Adriano is the Italian form of Hadrianus, or Hadrian, which comes from the place-name Hadria in Italy. It's pronounced ah-dree-AH-noh, with the stress on the third syllable, and it carries a warm, musical Italian sound.
Meaning & Origin of Adriano
Meaning: Italian form of Hadrianus/Hadrian, ultimately from the place-name Hadria in Italy.
Origin: Italian (from Latin Hadrianus).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Adriano
ah-dree-AH-nohIPA /ˌɑː.dɹiˈɑː.noʊ/
Popularity of Adriano
Adriano ranked #1366 in 2006, its highest spot in the U.S. Social Security records, with 118 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #2053 with 73 babies, so it's still in use but uncommon.
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These names have followed a similar path to Adriano in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Adriano mean?
Italian form of Hadrianus/Hadrian, ultimately from the place-name Hadria in Italy. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Adriano?
Adriano is pronounced ah-dree-AH-noh (IPA: /ˌɑː.dɹiˈɑː.noʊ/).
Is Adriano a popular name right now?
Adriano peaked at #1366 in 2006 and is ranked #2053 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1921–2024.)
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