The nameGiuseppe
Giuseppe is the Italian form of Joseph. In France it was mostly given in the 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Giuseppe comes from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".
Origin
Hebrew, through Italian.
History
In France, Giuseppe peaked in the early 1960s with Italian immigration.
Famous people named Giuseppe
- Giuseppe Verdi, Italian composer
- Giuseppe Garibaldi, hero of Italian unification
Popularity of the name Giuseppe
Giuseppe in France
Giuseppe was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 970 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Giuseppe. Its rise began around 1926, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Giuseppe in France were born before 1968, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 21 births a year.
Variants and related names
Giuseppe in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Giuseppe mean?
Giuseppe comes from the Hebrew Yosef, "God will add".
What is the origin of the name Giuseppe?
Hebrew, through Italian.
Is Giuseppe a girl's or a boy's name?
Giuseppe is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Giuseppe?
Variants and related names of Giuseppe include Joseph.
Who are famous people named Giuseppe?
Giuseppe Verdi, Italian composer; Giuseppe Garibaldi, hero of Italian unification.