Adriano Biography
Adriano is the form of the Latin given name Hadrianus commonly used in the Italian language; the form Adrião can be used in the Portuguese language while the form Adrian is used in the English language. Notable people with the name include: Adriano Banchieri, Italian composer, music theorist, organist and poet Adriano Bernareggi, Italian Catholic bishop Adriano Castellesi, Italian cardinal and writer Adriano Celentano, Italian entertainer Adriano Correia de Oliveira, Portuguese singer and composer Adriano Costa (born 1975), Brazilian contemporary artist Adriano Espaillat, Dominican-American politician Adriano da Silva, Brazilian serial killer Adriano Galliani, Italian entrepreneur Adriano Garrido, Brazilian beach volleyball player Adriano Olivetti, Italian entrepreneur Adriano Panatta, Italian tennis player Adriano Rigoglioso, English footballer Adriano Sofri, Italian politician and journalist Adriano Visconti, Italian air force major Adrian Willaert, Flemish composer, who in sources was sometimes referred to simply as "Adriano"
