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Moreno

Moreno is a name of Spanish origin that appears as both a surname and a given name. It derives from the Spanish adjective moreno, meaning brown, dark-haired, or dark-skinned, and historically described a person’s appearance or complexion. As a toponymic element, the term also became a family name connected to places associated with this descriptor.

As a surname, Moreno is common throughout Spain and in many Latin American countries, reflecting widespread

In geography, Moreno designates several places in the Spanish-speaking world. The best-known example is Moreno, a

In culture and media, Moreno functions as a surname in fictional and non-fictional contexts and can appear

Spanish
influence
and
migration.
It
is
carried
by
people
in
a
variety
of
professions,
including
sports,
arts,
science,
and
public
life,
and
appears
in
numerous
cultures
where
Spanish
has
had
an
impact.
city
in
Buenos
Aires
Province,
Argentina,
which
serves
as
the
administrative
seat
of
Moreno
Partido.
Other
locations
bearing
the
name
exist
in
different
countries,
illustrating
the
use
of
color-based
descriptors
in
toponymy.
as
a
given
name
in
some
families
that
use
surnames
as
first
names.
The
term
remains
a
widely
recognized
element
of
Spanish
nomenclature,
reflecting
both
linguistic
heritage
and
geographic
origin.