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Dio

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Boy Name day: October 30
Origin: Latin. Meaning: lame.
From Latin Claudius, formed from the adjective claudus.

Name day for Dio

October 30

Why this day? Dio is a short form of Claudio, and shares its name day.

Dio is celebrated in Brazil on July 7; Argentina on October 30.

The story of the name Dio

Dio is a short form of Claudio. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — lame, and shares its name day, October 30.

On birth records, Dio is rarely written as such: the Dios are Claudios (259,482 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Claudio page. Dio is also a short form of Dionicio, Dionel, Diogenes.

Frequently asked questions about Dio

What does Dio mean?

Dio is a short form of Claudio, which means lame.

When is Dio's name day?

October 30, together with Claudio: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dio a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Claudio.

Dio's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Dio

Love potential for Dio

Bottom 10

  1. Ofelia49%
  2. Selene51%
  3. Berta51%
  4. Luna52%
  5. Ada54%
  6. Melody56%
  7. Marilyn56%
  8. Iris57%
  9. Ainara57%
  10. America58%

Professional potential for Dio

Bottom 10

  1. Gisel49%
  2. Rossana49%
  3. Ada50%
  4. Lola51%
  5. Gimena52%
  6. Xiomara52%
  7. Wanda52%
  8. Argentina53%
  9. Luna54%
  10. Natasha54%

Crush potential for Dio

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