Jago (name)
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | English and Welsh |
| Meaning | Derived from the Cornish for "James" |
| Region of origin | England and Wales |
Jago is a Cornish name most commonly found as a surname, though also used as a forename. It is derived from the Cornish for the name Jacob or James.[1] The surname dates back to the early 13th century. Jago may refer to:
People
First name
- Jago (illustrator) (born 1979), British illustrator
- Jago Cooper (born 1977), British archaeologist
- Jago Eliot (1966–2006), British artist
Surname
- Becky Jago (born 1976), a British television presenter
- Charles Jago (born 1943), a Canadian historian
- Harry Jago (1913–1997), an Australian politician
- James Jago (1815–1893), a British physician
- Martin Jago (born 1972), a British theatre director and author
- Nick Jago (born 1977), a British musician
- Valentine Jago (1913–1983), an Irish politician