Italian Names
Italian names are used in Italy and other Italian-speaking regions such as southern Switzerland. See also about Italian names.
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1,170Sara is a feminine given name used in many languages around the world, derived from Sarah. The name ultimately comes from the Hebrew שָׂרָה (Sara), meaning "lady, princess, noblewoman". In the Old Testament, Sarah is the...
Saturnino is a masculine given name used in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. It is the local form of the Latin name Saturninus, a Roman cognomen derived from the name of the god Saturn (Latin: Saturnus). The ultimate ro...
Saveria is the Italian feminine form of Xavier. The name Xavier itself is deeply rooted in Basque etymology, originating from the place name Etxeberria, which means "the new house". This surname was famously borne by Sai...
Etymology & OriginSaverio is the Italian form of Xavier, ultimately deriving from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "the new house". This origin connects Saverio to a rich linguistic heritage — the Basque word et...
Savina is an Italian variant of the name Sabina. The name originated as a feminine form of the Roman cognomen Sabinus, which means "a Sabine" in Latin. The Sabines were an ancient people who lived in central Italy, whose...
Savino is an Italian given name and surname, originating as a variant of Sabino. The name traces its roots to the Latin Sabinus, a Roman cognomen meaning "a Sabine." The Sabines were an ancient Italic people living in ce...
Savio is a given name of Italian origin, derived from the Italian adjective savio, meaning "wise." It reflects a long-standing tradition in many cultures of bestowing virtues as names, similar to names like Sophia ("wisd...
EtymologyScevola is the Italian form of the Roman cognomen Scaevola, which derives from the Latin scaevus meaning "left-handed" or "left-sided." The name is famously associated with the legendary Roman hero Gaius Muc ius...
Scilla is an Italian feminine given name that primarily serves as a short form of Priscilla, a diminutive of the Roman name Prisca. The name Prisca, in turn, means "ancient" or "venerable" in Latin, derived from the adje...
Scipione is the Italian form of Scipio, a Roman cognomen derived from Latin scipio meaning "staff, walking stick." The name is historically associated with the illustrious Scipio family of ancient Rome, particularly Publ...
Sebastiana is an Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese feminine form of Sebastian, which itself derives from the Latin name Sebastianus meaning "from Sebaste." Sebaste was a city in Asia Minor, whose name comes from the Greek...
Sebastiano is the Italian form of the Latin name Sebastianus, which ultimately derives from the Greek sebastos (σεβαστός) meaning "venerable." This Greek word was used as a translation of the Roman imperial title Augustu...
Secondo is the Italian form of the Ancient Roman name Secundus. It derives directly from the Latin word secundus meaning "second." In Roman naming conventions, Secundus was a praenomen (given name) indicating birth order...
Selvaggia is an Italian feminine given name derived directly from the Italian word selvaggio, meaning "wild" or "savage," which itself originates from Latin silvaticus referring to "of the woods" or "forest-dwelling." Th...
EtymologySerafina is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Seraphina, which itself derives from the Late Latin name Seraphinus—a feminine derivative of the biblical word seraphim. In Hebrew, seraphim (שְׂרָפִים) m...
Serafino is the Italian form of the Late Latin name Seraphinus, ultimately derived from the biblical word seraphim (Hebrew: שְׂרָפִים, “fiery ones”). The seraphim are a high-ranking order of angels described in the Book...
Serena is a feminine given name that traces its roots to Late Latin, derived from the Latin word serenus, meaning "clear, tranquil, serene." The name carries a sense of calmness and clarity, often associated with a peace...
Sergio is an Italian and Spanish form of the ancient Roman name Sergius, which originated as a Roman family name (nomen) from the patrician gens Sergia or Sergii of Alba Longa in Old Latium. Considered by historian Theod...
Sesto is the Italian form of the ancient Roman name Sextus (from Latin sextus, meaning "sixth"). The name was part of the Roman tradition of praenomen (personal names) derived from numbers; Sextus originally referred to...
Settimio is the Italian form of the Roman family name Septimius, which itself derives from the Latin praenomen Septimus, meaning "seventh" in Latin. The name originally denoted a seventh-born child or was given to a chil...
Settimo is the Italian form of Septimus, from Roman times. Its root is the Latin word septimus, meaning "seventh," and it was originally used as (and belonging to the Roman naming convention for a firstborn son name trad...
Severina is a feminine given name used in Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian cultures. It is the feminine form of Severinus, which itself derives from the Roman family name Severus, meaning "stern" in Latin. The name was...
EtymologySeverino is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Severinus, a Roman family name derived from Severus, meaning "stern" in Latin. The name thus carries connotations of seriousness and firmness. The root Se...
Severo is the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of the Latin name Severus, derived from the Latin adjective sevērus meaning "stern" or "serious." This name was a Roman familial or clan name (cognomen) used by several...
Sibilla is the Italian form of Sibylla, which itself derives from the name Sibyl. The name ultimately comes from the Greek Σίβυλλα (Sibylla), meaning “prophetess, sibyl.”Etymology and Historical ContextIn Greek and Roman...
Sigfrido is the Italian and Spanish form of Siegfried, a name derived from the Old German elements sigu "victory" and fridu "peace." The name thus carries the combined meaning of "victory-peace" or "peaceful victory." Et...
Sigismondo is the Italian form of the German name Sigismund, which itself derives from the Old Germanic elements sigu ("victory") and munt ("protection"). The name thus carries the meaning of "victory-protection" or "pro...
Silvana is a feminine Italian name, derived as the feminine form of Silvanus, or its Italian masculine counterpart Silvano. The root name Silvanus comes from the Latin silva meaning "wood, forest", making Silvana's liter...
Silvano is the Italian form of Silvanus, a name with deep roots in Roman mythology and early Christianity. The original Latin name Silvanus derives from the word silva, meaning "wood" or "forest," and was used as a Roman...
Silverio is an Italian and Spanish given name, derived from the Latin name Silverius. The root of Silverius is the Latin word silva, meaning "wood" or "forest," connecting it to the Roman god of forests Silvanus and to n...
Silvestra is a feminine given name used primarily in Italian and Slovene cultures. It is the feminine form of Silvester, a name derived from the Latin silvester, meaning "wooded" or "wild," from silva "wood, forest." The...
Silvestro is the Italian form of the Latin name Silvester, derived from silva meaning "wood, forest", with the connotation of "wooded, wild". The name has historical and religious significance, most notably associated wi...
Silvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word silva, meaning "forest." Its literal translation is "spirit of the wood," and it shares a root with the male name Silvius and the Roman forest god Si...
Silvino is the Portuguese, Spanish and Italian form of Silvinus, a Roman cognomen that evolved from Silvanus, a common name derived from Latin silva meaning "wood, forest". In Roman mythology, Silvanus was the god of for...
Silvio is an Italian and Spanish male name, equivalent to the Roman name Silvius. It ultimately derives from the Latin word silva, meaning “wood” or “forest,” lending the name a bucolic, nature-inspired essence.Etymology...
Simeone is an Italian surname and given name derived from the personal name Simeon, itself the Italian form of the biblical Simon. The name ultimately comes from the Hebrew Shimʿon, meaning "he has heard" (referring to G...
Simona is a feminine form of Simon 1, used in several European languages including Bulgarian, Czech, Italian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Romanian, Slovak, and Slovene.EtymologySimona derives from the masculine name Simon, w...
Simone is the Italian form of Simon 1. Etymology and MeaningThe name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Shimʿon, meaning "hearing, listening," from the root shamaʿ ("to hear"). In the Old Testament, it is borne by Simeon...
Simonetta is an Italian feminine given name and surname, functioning as a diminutive of Simona. Simona itself is the feminine form of Simon 1, which comes from the Greek Σίμων (Simon), ultimately from the Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹ...
Sira is the Spanish and Italian feminine form of the Latin name Syrus, which itself derives from the Greek word meaning "a Syrian." The name is relatively uncommon but carries historical and cultural depth through its co...
Siria is an Italian feminine given name that serves as a direct derivation from the name of the star Sirius. It also coincides with the Italian name for the country of Syria, Syria. The name evokes both celestial brillia...
Sirio is the Italian form of Sirius, the name of the brightest star in the night sky. Derived via Latin from the Ancient Greek σείριος (seirios), meaning “burning” or “scorching,” the name reflects the star's intense lum...
Siro is the Italian and Spanish form of Syrus. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word for “a Syrian,” tracing back to the ancient region of Syria and its Aramaic-speaking inhabitants. In Greek mythology, Syros w...
Sisto is the Italian form of the Latin name Sixtus. It is a masculine given name that has been used in Italy, particularly in Catholic contexts, due to its association with several popes. The name's origins are somewhat...
Sofia is a form of Sophia used in various languages. Derived from the Greek word sophia meaning "wisdom", it shares the same root as the ancient Greek concept of wisdom. The name was borne by an early, possibly mythical,...
Sole is an Italian feminine given name meaning "sun" (from Italian sole). It directly derives from the Latin word sōl (sun), which is the root of names like Sol, its Spanish equivalent. As a personal name, Sole embodies...
Sonia is a feminine given name used in many languages, including English, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish. It is a variant of Sonya, which itself is a Russian diminutive of Sophia.Etymology and History...
Speranza is the Italian cognate of Esperanza, ultimately derived from the Late Latin name Sperantia, which comes from the Latin spero meaning "to hope." As a given name, Speranza literally means "hope" in Italian. In Eng...
Stanislao is an Italian masculine given name, the Italian cognate of the Slavic name Stanislav. The name is ultimately of Slavic origin, composed of the elements stati ("stand, become") and slava ("glory"), giving the ov...
Stefania is the Italian, Polish, and Greek feminine form of Stephen. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." Through its root Stephen, Stefania is deeply connected to Christian...
Stefano is the Italian form of the masculine given name Stephen. Derived from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos), meaning “crown” or “wreath,” the name originally referred to a victor’s crown earned in athletic or milit...
Stella is a feminine given name meaning "star" in Latin. The name was famously coined by the 16th-century English poet Philip Sidney for his sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella (published 1591), where Stella represents...
Susanna is a feminine given name with roots stretching across several ancient languages and cultures. It derives from the Greek Σουσάννα (Sousanna), which itself comes from the Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshanna), meaning "li...
Sveva is an Italian female given name that ultimately derives from the name of an ancient Germanic tribe, the Suebi (Svevi in Italian). The name is essentially the feminine form of svevo (“Swabian”), referring to a membe...
Syria is a feminine given name, primarily used in Italian. It is a variant form of Siria, which itself is derived from the name of the star Sirius. The name coincides with the Italian name for the country of Syria. Etymo...
Tacito is the Italian form of Tacitus, a Roman cognomen derived from Latin "tacitus" meaning "silent, mute". The name is most famously associated with the 1st-century Roman historian Publius Cornelius Tacitus, whose work...
Taddeo is an Italian masculine given name, the equivalent of Thaddeus in English, itself derived from the Greek form of an Aramaic or possibly Hebrew name.Etymology and OriginsTaddeo traces its roots through Greek Thadda...
Taide is the Italian form of Thaïs, a name with Greek origins meaning “bandage”. The name is steeped in historical and literary associations, most notably connected to a companion of Alexander the Great, a courtesan from...
Tamara is a feminine given name that serves as the Russian form of Tamar. The name Tamar comes from Hebrew and Arabic, meaning "palm tree" or "date fruit," derived from the common Arabic word tamr (تَمْر), with tamra (تَ...
Tammaro is the Italian form of the Germanic name Thancmar. The name is composed of the Old High German element danc meaning "thought, consideration, thanks" and the Old Frankish element mari meaning "famous". Thus, the n...