Cipriano (en. Cyprian)
/siˈpɾjano/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Name of Latin origin meaning 'native of Cyprus'.
Cipriano has become a common name in various regions of Latin America.
Cipriano se ha convertido en un nombre común en varias regiones de Latinoamérica.
Name of several saints, notably Saint Cipriano of Carthage.
The church celebrates the feast of Saint Cipriano.
La iglesia celebra la festividad de San Cipriano.
Etymology
From the Latin 'Cyprianus', meaning 'from Cyprus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Cipriano in court
It refers to a person who acts with shrewdness or cunning.
Cipriano en la corte
Feast of Saint Cipriano
The day dedicated to the celebration of Saint Cipriano.
Día de San Cipriano
Cipriano of Luck
Expression that refers to having good luck, although it is used in an informal context.
Cipriano de la Suerte
Related Words
Cyprus
An island located in the Mediterranean Sea, from where the name comes.
Chipre
Cipriano of Carthage
One of the church fathers, bishop, and martyr.
Cipriano de Cartago
Ciprien
French name that refers to the same.
Ciprien
Slang Meanings
Colloquial term to refer to someone shrewd.
That guy is very cipriano, he always finds a way out.
Ese tipo es muy cipriano, siempre encuentra la salida.
It is used to describe a situation with a lot of deceit.
The negotiation was very cipriana, you couldn't trust anyone.
La negociación fue muy cipriana, no se podía confiar en nadie.