📖 About Fábio
Fábio is the Portuguese form of the Latin name Fabius, derived from the Roman family name Faba, meaning "bean" — a humble agricultural root that belies the name's illustrious history. The Fabii were one of ancient Rome's most powerful patrician families, making this name carry centuries of Roman prestige. In the Portuguese-speaking world, particularly in Brazil and Portugal, Fábio has long been a popular masculine name, appreciated for its classical pedigree and melodic sound. The name peaked in Brazil during the 1970s to 1990s and remains recognizable across generations today.
📍 Details
- OriginSpanish
- Gender♂ Male
- MeaningVariant of Fabio. Bean grower
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Fábio (Fábio Mahseredjian) — Brazilian professional goalkeeper who played for Fluminense and the Brazilian national team, known for his exceptional reflexes and longevity in top-flight football.
- Fábio Júnior — Iconic Brazilian singer and songwriter whose romantic ballads dominated the Brazilian music scene in the 1970s to 1990s, beloved across Latin America.
- Fábio Assunção — Prominent Brazilian actor known for his versatile performances in major Globo TV productions and Brazilian cinema.
- Fábio Coentrão — Portuguese professional footballer who played as a left back for Real Madrid and the Portuguese national team during the 2010s.