Name meaning
Vito Name Meaning - Life (Italian)
- Meaning
- Life, vital
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- VI-TO
Vito means "Life, vital" (Italian). Vito is a boy name from Italian meaning "Life." Italian form of Vitus meaning life.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Vito is a boy name from Italian meaning "Life." Italian form of Vitus meaning life.
Origin and Historical Usage
Vito appears in Italian naming records with the sense "Life, vital." Usage varies by region and parish or civil registry traditions.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- VI-TO
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Italian countries, Vito is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Life" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
Vito is not a current top-chart name in most English-speaking registries — a plus for parents avoiding classroom duplicates.
Notable People Named Vito
- SSan Vito
- VVito Corleone (The Godfather)
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