Vittorio
/vitˈtɔ.rjo/
The English name Victor translates to the Italian male given name Vittorio.
Vittorio is used as a masculine given name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Basilicata region, you might occasionally hear Vittore instead of Vittorio when referring to someone named Victor.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /vitˈtɔ.rjo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Vittorio is the traditional name for the Kings of Italy from the House of Savoy, most notably Vittorio Emanuele II, who became the first king of a unified Italy.
- In Italian, the common noun for a 'victor' or 'winner' is vincitore, which is distinct from the given name Vittorio.
- The name Vittorio is associated with the 'Altare della Patria' in Rome, a massive monument dedicated to the first king Vittorio Emanuele II.
Examples in context
- Mi chiamo Vittorio.My name is Vittorio.
- Vittorio è il mio migliore amico.Vittorio is my best friend.
- Ho incontrato Vittorio al parco.I met Vittorio at the park.
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are talking about a mutual friend at a café.
- SofiaConosci Vittorio?Do you know Vittorio?
- MatteoSì, è un ragazzo molto simpatico.Yes, he is a very nice guy.
- SofiaAnche lui è molto gentile con me.He is also very kind to me.
- MatteoLo so, è un vero amico.I know, he is a true friend.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Vittorio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
