Vito

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Vito
PronunciationItalian: [ˈviːto]
Gender Male
Language(s) Italian
Origin
MeaningFrom 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]

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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.

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People with this name include:


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References

  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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