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Nunzio
Messenger, papal nuncio
Origin
Latin
Used in
it
Origin and meaning of Nunzio
Nunzio comes from the Latin nuntius, 'messenger, one who announces', a word that also names the papal nuncio, the Pope's ambassador. It is the masculine form linked to the Annunciation and to Annunziata. Distinctly Italian and found mainly in the south, it gained renewed fame through Saint Nunzio Sulprizio, a young worker canonized in 2018. Fairly rare and traditional, it keeps a sober, dignified sound clearly bound to faith and southern culture.
Variants around the world
How Nunzio sounds in other languages.
AnnunzioNunziato
Famous people
- San Nunzio Sulprizio— saint
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nunzio mean?
The name Nunzio means Messenger, papal nuncio.
What is the origin of the name Nunzio?
Origin of Nunzio: Latin.
What are the international variants of the name Nunzio?
International variants of Nunzio: Annunzio and Nunziato.