Hugo
/y.ɡo/feminine, masculine
Hugo is the French form of the English surname Hugo.
Hugo is a French surname used for both masculine and feminine persons.
Meaning: a French surname (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /y.ɡo/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- The name Hugo comes from the Frankish word *hugi, which meant 'thought', 'mind' or 'spirit'.
- In French literature, the name is inseparable from Victor Hugo, whose works are so central to the culture that his name is often used as a metonym for French Romanticism.
- The name Hugo is a cognate of the English name 'Hugh', both descending from the same Germanic root for 'intellect'.
Examples in context
- Hugo est un putain de con.Hugo is a fucking wanker.This sentence is useful for seeing the word used in an insulting context.Tatoeba #11177191 by pouet, translation #11177186 by pouet
- Victor Hugo est un très célèbre écrivain français.Victor Hugo is a very famous French writer.This sentence shows the name used in a biographical context.Tatoeba #3258587 by Aiji, translation #3258588 by CN
- Bonjour, Hugo.Hello, Hugo.This sentence shows how to use the name in a standard greeting.Tatoeba #11177195 by pouet, translation #11177194 by pouet
- Bonjour, je m'appelle Hugo.Hello, my name is Hugo.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa is introducing her friend to Nathan.
- LéaJe te présente mon ami Hugo.I introduce you to my friend Hugo.
- NathanEnchanté, Hugo !Nice to meet you, Hugo!
- LéaIl travaille avec moi au bureau.He works with me at the office.
- NathanC'est super, ravi de te connaître.That's great, glad to know you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hugo” translations and entries Hugo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hugo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
