How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Sicilian

By Amber Edith • Updated October 1, 2026

Agurij

The Sicilian phrase for "happy birthday" is Agurij.

Agurij is used to express good wishes to someone on their birthday.

Meaning: good wishes for a birthday (intj)

Did you know?

In Sicily, the celebration of a birthday is often secondary to the celebration of one's 'name day', the feast day of the saint they are named after.
The root of Agurij comes from the Latin 'augurium' which means a sign or omen.
While Agurij is used for birthdays, it is a general term for 'wishes' or 'auguries'. In Sicilian culture, it is often used to express hope for a positive outcome in any future event, not just celebrations.

Example conversation

Calogero is visiting Rosa for her birthday party.

Calogero

Agurij, Rosa!
Happy birthday, Rosa!
Rosa

Grazzi millu, Calogero!
Thanks a lot, Calogero!
Calogero

Chistu è u prisentu pi tia.
This is the present for you.
Rosa

Sei gentile, grazzi!
You are kind, thanks!

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About The Author

Amber Edith

Ciao! I'm Amber, a passionate language enthusiast with a penchant for all things Italian. When I'm not delighting in uncovering the nuances of the Italian language, you might find me indulging in a formaggio pizza or savoring a scoop of gelato. I'm on a lifelong quest to share the loveliness of Italian phrases, from the simplest greetings to more complex terms, bringing you closer to the 'Bella Lingua'. As a wordsmith, I find joy in translating the world around me into Italian, be it 'brooch' or 'hawksbill turtle'. Sicilian is spoken not far from Italian, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Sicilian here too. So come, let's say 'Buongiorno' to the Italian language together.

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