Quintino
/ kwin-TEE-noh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Orderly
Meaning & Etymology
fifth
fifth
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word quintus, meaning ‘fifth’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance
Cultural context
In São Tomé and Príncipe, the name Quintino is often given to the fifth-born child in a family, reflecting its Latin root meaning. The Forro people, descendants of freed slaves, have integrated Portuguese names into their cultural identity, often choosing names that reflect familial order or significance.
Symbolism
The name Quintino symbolises familial order and the importance of the fifth position in the family hierarchy, often carrying connotations of uniqueness and familial pride.