List of Italian Baby Names Meanings

Mauro

(MOW-ro)

Italian (mainly southern): from the personal name Mauro, derived from the Latin personal and ethnic name Maurus, meaning 'Moor', 'North African'; or from the same word, mauro, applied as a nickname or ethnic name. Compare Moore 2 and 3.

Michelangelo

(mee-kel-AHN-jeh-lo)

From Italian, meaning "MICHAEL angel", referring to the archangel Michael. The Renaissance painter and sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti, from Florence, was the man who created such great works of art as the statue of David and the mural on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

Meaning: Michael, the angel Origin: Hebrew, Italian

Napoleon

(nə-PO-lee-ən)

Italian Meaning: The name Napoleon is an Italian baby name. In Italian the meaning of the name Napoleon is: Lion of Naples. Famous Bearer: Napoleon Bonaparte.

Meaning: From Naples Origin: Germanic, Italian

Nazario

(nah-SAH-ryo)

Italian and Spanish form of the Late Latin name Nazarius, which meant "from Nazareth". Nazareth was the town in Galilee where Jesus lived.

Meaning: From Nazareth Origin: Italian, Latin, Spanish

Nero

(NE-ro)

An ancient Sabine name that meant "strong and energetic", and an Italian word meaning "black". Nero is also the Finnish word for "genius." Pronounced: NIR-oh, NEER-oh. Famous real-life people named Nero: | Edit. Nero, emperor of ancient Rome, known for his cruelty and depravity.

Meaning: The strong one Origin: Italian, Latin

Camila

Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, both of which are derived from an Old Roman family name Camillus, which itself developed from a cognomen originally derived from a nickname.

Meaning: Attendant Origin: Italian

Capri

Italian in origin, Capri is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Meanings also include whimsy & playful. A truly beautiful name for a happy, smiley, girl.

Meaning: Whimsical Origin: Italian

Giada

Giada is a feminine Italian given name meaning "jade".

Meaning: Gemstone Origin: Italian

Caterina

The name Caterina is a Portuguese baby name. In Portuguese the meaning of the name Caterina is: Form of the Greek Catherine meaning pure.

Meaning: Pure Origin: Italian

Fiorella

Meanings and history of the name Fiorella: | Edit. This name comes from Italian, with 'fior' meaning 'flower'. The -ella ending is a diminutive suffix; roughly translated, the full name means 'little flower'.

Meaning: Flower Origin: Italian