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Vasco
How to Pronounce Vasco
Pronounced VAS-koh /ΛvΙs.koΚ/Medium
Meaning: From the Spanish/Portuguese Vasco β 'a Basque; one from the Basque country' (from the Latin Vasco, 'a Basque')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Vasco comes from the Spanish and Portuguese Vasco β 'a Basque; one from the Basque country' (from Latin Vasco, the source also of 'Gascon'). It is borne with fame by the explorer Vasco da Gama, the first European to reach India by sea. A crisp, classic Iberian name (said 'VAS-koh'; nickname Vas).
In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Portuguese families. Rare, a-Basque at the root, and classic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Vasco mean?
Vasco is Spanish/Portuguese for 'a Basque; one from the Basque country'.
How do you pronounce Vasco?
It's said VAS-koh /ΛvΙs.koΚ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Vasco a boy or girl name?
Vasco is a boy's name.
How popular is Vasco?
Vasco is a rare name in the U.S.