The baby name Giusseppe is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒuˈzɛppe/ (joo-ZEP-peh).
Giusseppe is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Giusseppe is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒuˈzɛppe/ (joo-ZEP-peh).
Giusseppe is Italian in Origin.
Giusseppe is a modern or nonstandard spelling of the Italian name Giuseppe, the Italian equivalent of Joseph. It derives from Hebrew Yosef, meaning "he will add/increase," interpreted as "God will add (another son)." Through Latin Iosephus and medieval forms, the name spread across Christian Europe, becoming a devotional staple thanks to Saint Joseph, spouse of Mary and patron of workers and families.
While Giuseppe remains the dominant form in Italy, Giusseppe appears occasionally in diaspora records and contemporary usage, often influenced by phonetic spelling. Common diminutives and nicknames include Beppe, Peppe, Pino, and Peppino; related feminine forms are Giuseppina and Giusy. Cognates include Joseph (English/French), José (Spanish/Portuguese), Josef (German/Scandinavian), and Józef (Polish). The name has long-standing prestige in Italy, borne by figures such as Giuseppe Verdi, Giuseppe Garibaldi, and Giuseppe Mazzini, reinforcing its cultural resonance and steady, if regionally variable, popularity.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| PE | 0 | #325 | 5 | 6,350 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #500 | 6 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #643 | 23 | 13,390 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #811 | 68 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #899 | 22 | 15,656 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #919 | 12 | 5,610 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,028 | 6 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,405 | 67 | 10,046 |
Giusseppe is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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