# Giuseppe

/dʒɪˈsɛpi/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/giuseppe
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a common Italian first name for a man. It is the Italian version of the name Joseph.

For teachers: the Italian masculine given name corresponding to the English name Joseph. When used in an English context, it typically refers to specific historical figures or people of Italian heritage.

## Examples

- My friend Giuseppe makes the best pasta in the city.
- The biography details the life of Giuseppe Garibaldi and his role in the unification of Italy.
- While the name Giuseppe remains a staple of Italian cultural identity, its frequency in English-speaking countries is largely tied to the history of the Italian diaspora during the twentieth century.

## Usage notes

- As a proper noun, it is always capitalised.

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