MaGo

Mago is a term that can refer to several different things across languages and contexts. Etymologically, it derives from the Greek magos through Latin magus and entered the Romance languages with the meaning "wizard" or "mage." In Spanish and Portuguese, mago is the ordinary noun for a magician or conjurer, and the word appears in literature, film, and folklore. In tarot and occult contexts, the Magician card is often rendered as “El Mago” in Spanish-language decks.

As a proper noun, Mago is used as a surname and given name in various cultures. It also appears in the names of places and organizations, though the specific instances vary by region. Because it is a short, cross-cultural term, it has proliferated in diverse contexts without a single dominant usage.

In popular culture, variants of Mago are used to evoke magic or mystery in literature, music, and media. The term remains primarily a linguistic root rather than a single identity, though it can function as a label for people, places, or works associated with magic or skill.

See also magus, magician, and El Mago for related concepts.