Assunta

The first name Assunta is the Italian variant of the Spanish name Asuncion and made its way from Italian in the 20th century.

What does the name Assunta mean?

Assunta, a female first name, is derived from the Spanish name Asuncion. It metaphorically means "the (taken up into heaven) one" or "taken up into heaven" and refers to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which is celebrated on the Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary. The name has its roots in the Latin word assūmō, meaning "to take up," "to receive," or "to assume," as well as in the Spanish asunción for "announcement" or "assumption." Originally, the name was used exclusively in connection with Mary (Maria Assunta), which in Latin is "Assumptio Beatae Mariae Virginis." Many Catholic churches bear this name, such as Santa Maria Assunta in Pisa, known for its leaning tower. Variants include Asun and Assumpta, while the male form is Assuntino.

Where does the name Assunta come from?

Assunta is a female first name with Latin roots, meaning "taken up into heaven." The Latin word assūmō means "to take up," "to receive," or "to assume," while the Spanish asunción means "announcement" or "assumption." The language is Italian.

How do you pronounce Assunta?

The name Assunta has a three-syllable structure and is rhythmically stressed. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "As-sun-ta" [aˈzʊnta], with the emphasis on the second syllable with a short U. The double S creates a slight compression at the beginning, while the hard T in the third syllable sets a distinct accent. Overall, Assunta conveys a strong and structured sound with a southern flair.

When is the name day of Assunta?

The name day for Assunta is celebrated on August 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Assunta is a common first name. In 2018, it ranked 2,749th on the list of most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 1942 at 209th place. In the last ten years, Assunta has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,112th.

Nicknames & pet names

Assen / Assu / Sunta / Sunti / Suntl

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Famous people

• Assunta Assorgia (singer)
• Assunta Legnante (Italian athlete)
• Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng (Filipino chemist)
• Maria Assunta Arbesser von Rastburg (Austrian painter)
• Maria Assunta Nagl (French historian)