Dino is a masculine given name used primarily in Italian, Croatian, and Bosnian contexts, with multiple origins depending on the culture. In Italian, Dino is a short form of names ending in -dino or -tino, such as Bernardino, Agostino, or Galdino; these names often derive from Latin sources (e.g., Augustinus of Bernard) with elements meaning 'little sword' or 'little bear' in folk etymology. Among Croats and Bosniaks, Dino is popular as a standalone name and may also be a hypocoristic for names containing din, like Sabahudin. In Bosniak tradition, the name is often interpreted as derived from Arabic din (دين), meaning 'faith', and is cognate with names such as Edin and Adin. Historical and Notable Bearers One of the earliest known figures with this name is Dino (or Dinon), an ancient Greek historian active around 360–340 BC, known for his works on Persia. In modern times, Dino is a common given name across various fields. In sports, Brazilian footballer Dino (born Dino Gonçalo Castro Jorge in 1978) played as a defender, while Bosnian basketball player