Giuseppe
/dʒuˈzɛp.pe/noun
An Italian masculine given name equivalent to Joseph.
Did you know?In Genesis, Joseph’s name is explained through the Hebrew verb yasáph, “to add,” linking the name to Rachel’s hope for another son.
Etymological Timeline
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
יוֹסֵף (Yōsēph)
“He will add; may he add”
3rd–2nd Century BCE
Greek
Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph)
“Joseph; the Greek form used in the Septuagint”
1st Century BCE–4th Century CE
Latin
Ioseph / Iosephus
“Joseph; the Latin biblical form”
Medieval Period
Italian
Giuseppe
“Italian development of Iosephus, Joseph”
Modern English
English
Giuseppe
“An Italian masculine given name, also used as a personal name in English contexts”