Adriano

Adriano is a masculine given name of Italian and Portuguese origin, derived from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning “from Hadria,” a reference to the Adriatic coast and the ancient town of Adria. The name has ancient roots and has remained common in Italy and in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking regions. In Spanish, the form Adrián is common; in English, the closest equivalent is Adrian; in Italian and Portuguese usage the form is Adriano.

The name has a long-standing presence in European naming traditions and is used broadly in Latin America as well, reflecting cultural ties with Italy and Portugal. Diminutives and nicknames such as Adri or Adriano are sometimes used in informal contexts.

Notable people named Adriano include Adriano Celentano, an Italian singer, actor, and filmmaker known for his long career in music; Adriano Leite Ribeiro, commonly known as Adriano, a Brazilian former footballer who played as a forward; Adriano Correia Pereira, another Brazilian footballer who has played as a defender/wing-back in Europe; Adriano Panatta, an Italian former professional tennis player and 1976 French Open champion; and Adriano Espaillat, a Dominican-American politician serving as a U.S. representative from New York. The name remains in use in various cultures and continues to appear across public life in sports, arts, and politics.