Drago
Drago is a Christian boy name of Slavic origin, meaning “Dear, precious”.
| Meaning | Dear, precious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Written as | Драго |
| Pronunciation | DRAH-goh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia And Herzegovina |
Meaning and origin of Drago
Drago comes from the South Slavic drag, dear or precious. It can be a name in its own right or a short form of longer names such as Dragomir or Dragoslav. It is especially common in Slovenia and Croatia. The resemblance to the Latin draco, dragon, is coincidental.
Is Drago a Christian name?
Drago has no specific religious meaning; it is used by Catholic and Orthodox families in the former Yugoslavia.
How popular is Drago?
Familiar in the former Yugoslavia, mostly among older men.
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Spellings and variants of Drago
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Drago mean?
Drago means 'Dear, precious'. It is of Slavic origin.
Is Drago a Christian name?
Drago has no specific religious meaning; it is used by Catholic and Orthodox families in the former Yugoslavia.
How do you pronounce Drago?
Drago is pronounced DRAH-goh.
Is Drago a boy or girl name?
Drago is usually a boy name.