Adriano

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Adriano is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Italian origin, meaning “From Hadria”.

MeaningFrom Hadria
GenderBoy
OriginLatin, via Italian
Pronunciationah-dree-AH-noh
TraditionChristian
Used inItaly, Brazil, Portugal, Spain

Meaning and origin of Adriano

Adriano is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin Hadrianus, 'man from Hadria', a town in northern Italy that also gave the Adriatic Sea its name. The best-known bearer is the Roman emperor Hadrian, builder of Hadrian's Wall. Several popes took the name Adrian. In modern Italy it is a common traditional name, and the singer Adriano Celentano is a famous bearer.

Is Adriano a Christian name?

Adriano is a common Catholic name in Italy and Brazil, honouring several Saints Adrian and popes of that name.

How popular is Adriano?

Well used in Italy and Brazil; familiar in Spanish-speaking countries.

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Spellings and variants of Adriano

AdrianAdrienHadrianAdrián

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Adriano mean?

Adriano means 'From Hadria'. It is of Latin, via Italian origin.

Is Adriano a Christian name?

Adriano is a common Catholic name in Italy and Brazil, honouring several Saints Adrian and popes of that name.

How do you pronounce Adriano?

Adriano is pronounced ah-dree-AH-noh.

Is Adriano a boy or girl name?

Adriano is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.