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| meaning = From the Latin word "''vita''", meaning "[[life]]"
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'''Vito''' is an [[Italian name]] that is derived from the Latin word "''vita''", meaning "[[life]]".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://catholic.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?stem=vita&ending= |title=Latin Word Lookup |access-date=2009-12-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415011021/http://catholic.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?stem=vita&ending= |archive-date=2012-04-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''Vito''' is an [[Italian name]] that is derived from the Latin word "''vita''", meaning "[[life]]".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://catholic.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?stem=vita&ending= |title=Latin Word Lookup |access-date=2009-12-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415011021/http://catholic.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?stem=vita&ending= |archive-date=2012-04-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
It is a modern form of the Latin name [[Vitus (given name)|Vitus]], meaning "life-giver," <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://catholic.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?stem=vit&ending=us |title=Latin Word Lookup |access-date=2012-07-12 |archive-date=2015-02-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216013832/http://catholic.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?stem=vit&ending=us |url-status=dead }}</ref> as in [[Saint Vitus]], the patron saint of dogs and a heroic figure in southern Italian folklore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindthename.com/name/wido|title = Meaning, origin and history of the name Wido}}</ref>
It is a modern form of the Latin name [[Vitus (disambiguation)|Vitus]], meaning "life-giver," <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://catholic.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?stem=vit&ending=us |title=Latin Word Lookup |access-date=2012-07-12 |archive-date=2015-02-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216013832/http://catholic.archives.nd.edu/cgi-bin/lookup.pl?stem=vit&ending=us |url-status=dead }}</ref> as in San Vito or [[Saint Vitus]], the patron saint of dogs and a heroic figure in southern Italian folklore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindthename.com/name/wido|title = Meaning, origin and history of the name Wido}}</ref>


There is also a Slavic name "[[Vitomir]]" that is shortened to "Vito", but has a different etymology.
There is also a Slavic name "[[Vitomir]]" that is shortened to "Vito", but has a different etymology.
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People with this name include:
People with this name include:
* [[San Vito dei Normanni]], Saint Vito Protector of the Normans at sea, since medieval times
* [[San Vito dei Normanni]], Saint Vito Protector of the Normans at sea, since medieval times
* [[Vito F. Cinfio]], Italian-American Structural Engineer
* [[Vito R. Bertoldo]], American Medal of Honor recipient
* [[Vito R. Bertoldo]], American Medal of Honor recipient
* [[Vitomir Dimitrijević|Vito Dimitrijević]], a Yugoslavian former professional footballer
* [[Vitomir Dimitrijević|Vito Dimitrijević]], a Yugoslavian former professional footballer
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* [[Vito Rizzuto]] (1946–2013), Canadian mobster
* [[Vito Rizzuto]] (1946–2013), Canadian mobster
* [[Vito Russo]], American activist
* [[Vito Russo]], American activist
* [[Vito Schlickmann]] (1928-2023), Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate
* [[Vito Scotti]] (1918-1996), American director
* [[Vito Scotti]] (1918-1996), American director
* [[Vito Thomaselli]], former professional wrestler and podcast personality
* [[Vito Thomaselli]], former professional wrestler and podcast personality
* [[Victor Vito (rugby player)]], New Zealand rugby union and rugby sevens player
* [[Victor Vito (rugby player)]], New Zealand rugby union and rugby sevens player
* [[Vitellia gens]], ancient Roman family
* [[Vitellia gens]], ancient Roman family

* [[Vito Blandi]], American Football Hall of Famer

===Fictional characters===
===Fictional characters===
* [[Vito Corleone]], titular character of the novel ''The Godfather''
* [[Vito Corleone]], titular character of the novel ''The Godfather''
* Vito O'Malley, supporting character in the video game series ''[[Delicious (video game series)|Delicious]]''
** Vito Napoli, namesake of Vito O'Malley and minor character in the ''Delicious'' series
* [[Vito Spatafore]], ''The Sopranos'' character
* [[Vito Spatafore]], ''The Sopranos'' character
* [[Vito Scaletta]], the protagonist of the game ''Mafia II'' and one of the main characters of ''Mafia III''
* [[Vito Scaletta]], the protagonist of the game ''Mafia II'' and one of the main characters of ''Mafia III''
* [[Angela Vito]], the antagonist from the Korean Novel & Manwha ''Angelic Lady''
* VITO, Very Important Top Officer, a way to describe a key decision maker at a large organization


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Italian masculine given names]]
[[Category:Italian masculine given names]]
[[Category:Masculine given names]]

Latest revision as of 21:38, 15 August 2024

For other uses, see Vito (disambiguation).
Vito
PronunciationItalian: [ˈviːto]
GenderMale
Language(s)Italian
Origin
MeaningFrom the Latin word "vita", meaning "life"
Region of originItaly

Vito is an Italian name that is derived from the Latin word "vita", meaning "life".[1] It is a modern form of the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life-giver," [2] as in San Vito or Saint Vitus, the patron saint of dogs and a heroic figure in southern Italian folklore.[3]

There is also a Slavic name "Vitomir" that is shortened to "Vito", but has a different etymology.

The name "Vito" is sometimes confused with the German name "Wido," which is derived from Ancient Germanic.

People

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People with this name include:


Fictional characters

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Latin Word Lookup". Archived from the original on 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
  2. ^ "Latin Word Lookup". Archived from the original on 2015-02-16. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
  3. ^ "Meaning, origin and history of the name Wido".
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