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Ippolito
He who frees horses
Origin
Greek
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it
Origin and meaning of Ippolito
Ippolito comes from the Greek Hippólytos, from hippos, 'horse,' and lýein, 'to loosen': 'the one who frees or drives the horses.' In Greek tragedy he is the chaste son of Theseus, while in Christian history Saint Hippolytus of Rome, an early theologian, stands out. A learned name rich in classical echoes, today it is rare and mainly Italian; other languages have Hippolyte in France and Hipólito across the Iberian world.
Variants around the world
How Ippolito sounds in other languages.
HippolyteHipólitoHippolytus
Famous people
- Sant'Ippolito di Roma— saint
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ippolito mean?
The name Ippolito means He who frees horses.
What is the origin of the name Ippolito?
Origin of Ippolito: Greek.
What are the international variants of the name Ippolito?
International variants of Ippolito: Hippolyte, Hipólito, and Hippolytus.