Giuseppe is the Italian form of the given name Joseph, from Latin Iōsēphus from Ancient Greek Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph), from Hebrew יוסף. It is the most common name in Italy and is unique (97%) to it.[1] The feminine form of the name is Giuseppa or Giuseppina.

Giuseppe
PronunciationItalian: [dʒuˈzɛppe]
GenderMale
Language(s)Italian
Name dayMarch 19
Origin
Region of originItaly
Other names
Nickname(s)Pino, Beppe, Peppino
Related namesJoseph, Joe (given name), Giuseppina (given name)

People with the given name include:

Note: Some people are listed multiple times, in different sections.

Artists and musicians

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Clergymen and saints

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Criminals and would-be assassins

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  • Giuseppe Marco Fieschi (1790–1836), chief conspirator in an attempt on the life of King Louis-Philippe of France
  • Giuseppe Greco (1952–1985), Italian mobster and hitman
  • Joe Masseria (1886–1931), Italian-born American mob boss
  • Giuseppe Morello (1867–1930), Italian-born American mob boss
  • Joe Profaci (1897–1962), born Giuseppe Profaci, Italian-American mob boss, longtime head of one of New York City's Five Families
  • Giuseppe Zangara (1900–1933), Italian immigrant to the United States who attempted to assassinate then-President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt

Politicians

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Scientists, mathematicians and engineers

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Soldiers and policemen

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Sportsmen

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Others

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Names distinctive to Italy". mondonomo.ai. Retrieved 2022-10-24.