The word "garduno" is a Spanish surname that is spelled phonetically as "gar-DOO-nyo" in IPA transcription. The "g" is pronounced like the English "h" sound, the "r" is trilled, and the "u" is pronounced as a w sound. The stress falls on the second to last syllable, which is common in Spanish words. The spelling may be confusing to English speakers as it includes a combination of letters that are not typically found together in English words, such as "d" and "ñ".
The word "garduño" originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Asturias. It derives from the Asturian term "garduñu" and the Leonese term "garduñu", both of which mean "ferret", a small carnivorous mammal. The name "garduñu" comes from the Latin word "viverra", meaning "carnivorous animal" or "ferret". Over time, the term "garduñu" evolved into "garduño" in Asturias, and later into "garduño" in Mexico, where it is now a surname.