Vincenzo
/vinˈt͡ʃɛn.t͡so/masculine
The English name Vincent is translated into Italian as Vincenzo.
Vincenzo is a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The name is pronounced /vinˈtʃɛn.tso/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- While 'Vincent' is a common name in English, an Italian person named Vincenzo might be affectionately called 'Enzo' by friends and family.
- The Italian name Vincenzo shares a root with the English verb 'to conquer', as it is derived from the Latin 'vincere', meaning 'to win' or 'to conquer'.
- In Italy, Enzo is so common that it is now frequently given as a standalone name, independent of Vincenzo.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, Vincenzo. Vorrei presentarti il nostro direttore aziendale.Good morning, Vincent. I would like to introduce you to our company director.
- Vincenzo è un bravo ragazzo.Vincenzo is a good boy.
- Ho incontrato Vincenzo ieri sera.I met Vincenzo yesterday evening.
- Questo libro è di Vincenzo.This book belongs to Vincenzo.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- AlessandroConosci Vincenzo?Do you know Vincenzo?
- GiuliaSì, è un mio collega.Yes, he is a colleague of mine.
- AlessandroÈ una persona molto simpatica.He is a very nice person.
- GiuliaHai ragione, è davvero gentile.You are right, he is really kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vincent” translations and entries Vincenzo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Vincenzo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
