Giuseppe
/d͡ʒuˈzɛp.pe/
The English name Joseph is translated into Italian as Giuseppe.
Giuseppe is the Italian equivalent of the male given name Joseph.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The name has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA is /dʒuˈzɛp.pe/.
Did you know?
- The name Giuseppe is often shortened to the diminutive Beppe or Peppe in informal settings.
- In many Italian families, it is a tradition to name the first son after his paternal grandfather, making Giuseppe a very frequent name across generations.
- The Italian name Giuseppe comes from the Latin 'Iōsēphus', which was adapted from the Ancient Greek 'Ἰωσήφ'.
Examples in context
- Signor GiuseppeMr. Joseph
- Dottor GiuseppeDoctor Joseph
- Ciao Beppe!Hi Joseph!
- Come stai, Beppe?How are you, Joseph?
- Beppe, vieni a cena stasera?Joseph, are you coming for dinner tonight?
- Si chiama Giuseppe.His name is Joseph.
- Conosco un ragazzo di nome Giuseppe.I know a boy named Joseph.
- Giuseppe è un nome molto comune.Joseph is a very common name.
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are looking at an old family photo.
- MatteoChi è questo uomo nella foto?Who is this man in the photo?
- SofiaÈ mio nonno, Giuseppe.It is my grandfather, Joseph.
- MatteoEra un uomo molto gentile?Was he a very kind man?
- SofiaSì, Giuseppe era davvero speciale.Yes, Joseph was truly special.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joseph” translations and entries Giuseppe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Giuseppe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
