Origin:Brazilian
Other Origin(s):Latin, Portuguese
Meaning:Bean farmer; Noble
Fábio is a boy’s name of Portuguese and Latin origin. Most popular in Brazil, it’s the Portuguese variant of the Latin name Fabius, which derives from either faba, meaning “bean farmer,” or fabis, meaning “noble.” In Spanish and Italian, the name is spelled Fabio, with another variant being Fabiano. Today, the name is most commonly associated with actor and model Fabio, famous for his appearances on romance novel covers. Perhaps because of this, Fábio has an undeniably dashing and romantic feel to it, making it a fitting name for your little hero!
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