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Iago

ee-AH-goh

Iago (name) means a male given name, best known as the villainous character in Shakespeare's Othello. Example: “Iago is remembered as one of literature's greatest villains.”

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A male given name, best known as the villainous character in Shakespeare's Othello.

"Iago is remembered as one of literature's greatest villains."

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Etymology

From Welsh, Spanish, and Portuguese Iago, ultimately from Hebrew Jacob via Greek and Latin; a doublet of James and Jacob.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Iago

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Iago” mean?

The word “Iago” means a male given name, best known as the villainous character in Shakespeare's Othello.

How do you pronounce “Iago”?

“Iago” is pronounced ee-AH-goh (/iˈɑɡoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Iago” in a sentence?

Here is “Iago” used in a sentence: “Iago is remembered as one of literature's greatest villains.”

What part of speech is “Iago”?

“Iago” is a name.

Where does the word “Iago” come from?

The word “Iago” comes from Latin. From Welsh, Spanish, and Portuguese Iago, ultimately from Hebrew Jacob via Greek and Latin; a doublet of James and Jacob.