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Italian and Serbian Pronunciation: DRAH-Goh.

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"Drago" is the Italian form of Latin "Draco," meaning "Dragon."

Also Croatian, Serbian, and Slovene. Derived from the Slavic element 'dorgu' meaning, "Precious." It is also a short form of other Slavic names beginning with that element.

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Celestino Drago-- Italian chef.

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Ivan Drago-- of the hit film "Rocky IV." The previously unheard-of Soviet Union boxer (played by Dolph Lundgren) thrust into the spotlight, and into the ring with Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone).