Aquino is a masculine name with Italian roots. It is pronounced as ah-KWEE-noh (/aˈkwiːnəʊ/) in Italian. The name Aquino is derived from the surname of Saint Thomas Aquinas, a prominent Catholic theologian and philosopher from the 13th century. As a given name, Aquino carries the association of intelligence and wisdom, as well as deep religious faith. While not widely popular, it has been used in the United States, with occurrences recorded in the late 20th century. Variations of this name include Aquinas.
Aquino de Bragança - Tomaz Aquino Messias de Bragança was a prominent Goan physicist, journalist, and diplomat who played a key role in the decolonization of Mozambique. |