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Name Origin

Giuseppe is an Italian masculine given name, which is the Italian equivalent of the Hebrew name Joseph. It means 'God will increase' or 'May God add'.

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Famous People

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)

Composer

  • Composed some of the most popular operas of all time, including Aida, Rigoletto, and La Traviata
  • Considered one of the greatest opera composers of the 19th century

Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882)

General and Patriot

  • Led the Italian unification movement (Risorgimento)
  • Known as the 'Hero of Two Worlds'

Giuseppe Conte (1964-)

Politician

  • Served as Prime Minister of Italy from 2018 to 2021

Giuseppe Meazza (1910-1979)

Footballer

  • Considered one of the greatest Italian footballers of all time
  • Won two FIFA World Cups with Italy (1934, 1938)
  • Scored over 300 goals in his professional career