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Drago is a name used as both a surname and a given name in various cultures. It traces in part to the Italian word drago, meaning dragon, a symbol that has contributed to its perception as strong or formidable. In Italian contexts, Drago can be a surname with historical roots. In South Slavic languages, Drago is commonly used as a given name or a nickname, often as a shortened form of Dragomir, Dragoslav, or other names beginning with Drag-.

In popular culture, Drago is best known as the surname of the fictional Soviet boxer Ivan Drago

Beyond this, Drago appears in various works as a personal name, reflecting its cross-cultural usage. It remains

in
the
Rocky
film
series,
portrayed
by
Dolph
Lundgren.
The
character
is
frequently
cited
as
a
prominent
example
of
a
formidable
antagonist
in
1980s
cinema,
and
the
name
Drago
has
since
evoked
associations
with
strength
and
fighting
prowess.
in
use
today
in
Italian
and
South
Slavic
communities,
among
others,
both
as
a
surname
and
as
a
given
name
or
nickname.