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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= |
'''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> |
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It is a modern form of the Latin name |
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> |
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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== |
==People== |
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People with this name include: |
People with this name include: |
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* [[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 |
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* [[Vito R. Bertoldo]], American Medal of Honor recipient |
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* [[Vito Fossella]], American politician from New York |
* [[Vito Fossella]], American politician from New York |
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* [[Vito Genovese]], Italian-American mob boss |
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* [[Vito Mannone]], Italian footballer |
* [[Vito Mannone]], Italian footballer |
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* [[Vincent Margera|Vincent "Don Vito" Margera]], actor and TV personality |
* [[Vincent Margera|Vincent "Don Vito" Margera]], actor and TV personality |
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* [[Vito Rizzuto]] (1946–2013), Canadian mobster |
* [[Vito Rizzuto]] (1946–2013), Canadian mobster |
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* [[Vito Russo]], American activist |
* [[Vito Russo]], American activist |
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* [[Vito Schlickmann]] (1928-2023), Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate |
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* [[Vito Scotti]] (1918-1996), American director |
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* [[Vito Thomaselli]], former professional wrestler and podcast personality |
* [[Vito Thomaselli]], former professional wrestler and podcast personality |
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===Fictional characters=== |
===Fictional characters=== |
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* [[Vito Corleone]], |
* [[Vito Corleone]], titular character of the novel ''The Godfather'' |
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* [[Vito Spatafore]], ''The Sopranos'' character |
* [[Vito Spatafore]], ''The Sopranos'' character |
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* [[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'' |
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==See also== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Italian masculine given names]] |
[[Category:Italian masculine given names]] |
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[[Category:Masculine given names]] |
Revision as of 21:38, 15 August 2024
Pronunciation | Italian: [ˈviːto] |
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Gender | Male |
Language(s) | Italian |
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Meaning | From the Latin word "vita", meaning "life" |
Region of origin | Italy |
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
People with this name include:
- San Vito dei Normanni, Saint Vito Protector of the Normans at sea, since medieval times
- Vito R. Bertoldo, American Medal of Honor recipient
- Vito Dimitrijević, a Yugoslavian former professional footballer
- Vito Dumas, Argentine sailor and travel-writer, who sailed solo around the world
- Vito Fossella, American politician from New York
- Vito Genovese, Italian-American mob boss
- Vito LoGrasso, American professional wrestler
- Vito Mannone, Italian footballer
- Vincent "Don Vito" Margera, actor and TV personality
- Vito Nikolić, Montenegrin poet
- Vito Positano, Italian diplomat
- Vito Postiglione, Italian auto racing driver
- Vito Rizzuto (1946–2013), Canadian mobster
- Vito Russo, American activist
- Vito Schlickmann (1928-2023), Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate
- Vito Scotti (1918-1996), American director
- Vito Thomaselli, former professional wrestler and podcast personality
- Victor Vito (rugby player), New Zealand rugby union and rugby sevens player
- Vitellia gens, ancient Roman family
Fictional characters
- Vito Corleone, titular character of the novel The Godfather
- Vito Spatafore, The Sopranos character
- Vito Scaletta, the protagonist of the game Mafia II and one of the main characters of Mafia III
See also
References
- ^ "Latin Word Lookup". Archived from the original on 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
- ^ "Latin Word Lookup". Archived from the original on 2015-02-16. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ^ "Meaning, origin and history of the name Wido".