Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Friend of the people
If you want baby to be a social butterfly, open your heart to masculine Publio. This Italian name derives from the Latin word pŭblĭus and means "friend of the people." One notable bearer is Roman Saint Publius, who helped make Malta one of the first Christian nations in the West. Your darling Publio will surely be kind and generous and make friends at the drop of a hat!
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