What Does the Name Iago Mean
The name Iago comes from Welsh roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Iago below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Iago Name Meaning
Welsh, Galician, PortugueseWelsh and Galician form of JACOB. This was the name of two early Welsh kings of Gwynedd. It is also the name of the villain in Shakespeare's tragedy 'Othello' (1603).
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