Giuseppina (given name)

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Giuseppina
PronunciationItalian: [dʒuzepˈpiːna]
GenderFemale
Language(s) Italian
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Region of origin Italy
Other names
Variant form(s)Giuseppa
Nickname(s) Pina, Giusy, Giusi, Geppa, Geppina, Beppa, Beppina, Peppa, Peppina, Pinella, Pinetta, Pinuccia
Related names Josie, Josephine, Giuseppe

Giuseppina is an Italian feminine given name. It is the Italian version of the English name Josephine. It has the alternative form Giuseppa and a number of hypocorisms.

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