Adauto as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Adauto

What is the meaning of the name Adauto ?

The baby name Adauto is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Portuguese: /aˈdawtu/ (ah-DAW-too); Spanish: /aˈðawto/ (ah-DAW-toh).

Adauto is Latin in Origin.

Adauto is the Portuguese (also used in Spanish) given name ultimately from Latin Adauctus, “added, increased,” a byname given to an unknown companion martyr who was “added” to Saint Felix of Rome in early 4th‑century hagiography. Through medieval ecclesiastical Latin, the name entered Iberian baptismal records and persisted sporadically, finding steadier popularity in Brazil during the 20th century, often chosen for its devotional resonance and the positive notion of an “addition” or blessing to the family.

Variants and related forms include Latin Adauctus, Italian Adautto, and the Spanish/Portuguese Adauto; rare archaic spellings such as Adaucto also appear. Brazilian short forms include Dauto and the affectionate Adautinho; a feminine adaptation Adauta exists but is uncommon. The name’s meaning is commonly glossed as “added; augmented,” sometimes interpreted theologically as “added by God,” giving Adauto a humble yet affirmative character.