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Diego becomes the standard form of the name in the 14th century, and it is frequently given in the 16th century, e.g. Diego Laynez, 1512–1565. The city of San Diego was named for the flagship of Sebastián Vizcaíno (1602), which was itself named for Didacus of Alcalá (d. 1463).
Diego. [ 3 syll. die - go, di - ego ] The baby boy name Diego is pronounced as Diy- EY -Gow †. Diego has its origins in the Old Greek, Hebrew, and Spanish languages, and it is used largely in Spanish and Italian.
Nov 25, 2020 · The former Argentina captain and World Cup winner suffered a heart attack at his home in November 2020. He was one of the greatest players of all time, but also struggled with cocaine addiction and controversies.
Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona, who scored the famous "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup, has died, officials said Wednesday. He was 60.
Apr 23, 2024 · Spanish name, possibly a shortened form of Santiago. In medieval records Diego was Latinized as Didacus, and it has been suggested that it in fact derives from Greek διδαχή (didache) meaning "teaching". Saint Didacus (or Diego) was a 15th-century Franciscan brother based in Alcalá, Spain.
Nov 25, 2020 · Diego Maradona, the Argentine who became a national hero as one of soccer’s greatest players, performing with a roguish cunning and extravagant control while pursuing a personal life rife with ...
May 24, 2023 · The name Diego is of Spanish origin and means "supplanter." It is believed to be derived from the name Santiago, and in medieval times, Diego was Latinized as Didacus. It is believed Didacus derives from the Greek word didache, meaning "teaching." Syllables: 3.
