Aquilino as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Aquilino

What is the meaning of the name Aquilino ?

The baby name Aquilino is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /a.kiˈli.no/ (Spanish/Italian: ah-kee-LEE-no); /ˌæk.wɪˈliː.noʊ/ (English: ack-wi-LEE-no).

Aquilino is Latin in Origin.

Aquilino is the Romance form of Latin Aquilinus, an adjectival name meaning “eagle-like” or “of the eagle,” from aquila (“eagle”). Used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, it conveys associations of sharp sight, elevation, and nobility. Related forms include the Latin Aquilinus, the feminine Aquilina, and occasional spellings Aquillino; diminutives and short forms such as Lino or, in Spanish, Aquilín are also encountered.

As a cognomen in late Rome, Aquilinus appears in inscriptions and later entered Christian onomastics, borne by early saints and bishops in Italy and Gaul, notably a medieval martyr venerated in Milan. The name persisted in Iberia and Italy through the Middle Ages and early modern era, then became uncommon. Today it is rare but recognizable across the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds, valued for its classical, avian symbolism.