Guiseppe

Guiseppe is a male name variant of Giuseppe, the Italian form of Joseph. The name carries the meaning 'God may add', which refers to the wish that God may grant another son. This meaning derives from the ancient Hebrew elements jo for 'God' and jasaf for 'to add, to increase'.

What does the name Guiseppe mean?

The name Guiseppe is a variant of Giuseppe, the Italian equivalent of the name Joseph. It means 'God may add' in the sense of 'God may (yet) add a son'. This name has ancient Hebrew roots, where jo means 'God' and jasaf means 'to add, to increase'. The spelling 'Guiseppe' is less frequently encountered than 'Giuseppe'. The feminine form is Guiseppa. Other Italian variants of Joseph include the nicknames Beppe, Peppone, Peppo, and Pino.

Where does the name Guiseppe come from?

The first name Guiseppe originates from ancient Hebrew and means 'God may add'. The components of the word consist of the ancient Hebrew jo, which means 'God', and jasaf, which means 'to add, to increase'. The name is common in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Guiseppe?

The pronunciation of Guiseppe is lively and consists of three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Gui-sep-pe' [ɡwiˈzɛppe]. The doubling of the 'p' provides a clear emphasis, while the 'e' at the end gently rounds off the name. This gives Guiseppe a powerful yet melodic note - it appears structured, vibrant, and is strongly influenced by the Italian language.

When is the name day of Guiseppe?

The name day of Guiseppe is celebrated on March 19, May 1, and September 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Guiseppe is a fairly common first name. In 2023, it reached 3,780th place on the list of the most common male first names. The highest ranking for the name was in 2010, when it placed 2,204th. Over the last ten years, Guiseppe has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,210th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,300th.

Nicknames & pet names

Beppe / Pepe

Famous people

• Guiseppe Biava (Italian footballer)
• Guiseppe Colucci (Italian football player)
• Guiseppe Cozzolino (Italian footballer)
• Guiseppe Dossena (football player from Italy)
• Guiseppe Fornito (Italian footballer)
• Guiseppe Leo (Italian football player)
• Guiseppe Melchiorre Sarto (Pope Pius X)
• Guiseppe Morello (football player from Italy)
• Guiseppe Peano (Italian mathematician)
• Guiseppe Verdi (Italian composer)
• Guiseppe Vives (Italian footballer)