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Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: Stern

Severo is a boy’s name of Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish origin. Drawn from Latin, it’s a slightly more modern alternative to Severus, meaning “stern.” Sure, your sweet Severo may be a little more on the serious side. But when the going gets tough, you know they’ll be even tougher. And when their strong sense of discipline finally takes them to the top, they’ll have Nobel-winning namesakes like Severo Ochoa to thank for inspiration, too.