Meaning & Origin
A surname from Spanish.
Cipriano is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin Cyprianus, meaning 'from Cyprus' — the ancient island in the Mediterranean famous for its copper mines (the word 'copper' derives from 'Cyprus') and as a center of worship for Aphrodite/Venus.
With over 2,200 recorded births, Cipriano is embedded in Spanish and Italian Catholic tradition. Saint Cyprian of Carthage (c. 200–258 AD) was one of the most important early Church fathers — bishop of Carthage, theologian, and martyr who was executed during the persecution of Emperor Valerian. The name carries both the sun-drenched Mediterranean island heritage and centuries of Christian martyr tradition.