Beppe

Beppe is a shortened and affectionate form of Giuseppe, the Italian counterpart to Joseph. The meaning of the name is 'God may add', which implies that God may (still) grant a son. This derives from the ancient Hebrew word jo for 'God' and jasaf for 'add, increase'.

What does the name Beppe mean?

The name Beppe is a short and affectionate form of Giuseppe, the Italian variant of Joseph. Its meaning is 'God may add', which refers to the idea that God may (still) add a son. The Italian short forms of Giuseppe or Joseph also include Peppone, Peppo, and Pino.

How do you pronounce Beppe?

The pronunciation of Beppe is two syllables with rhythmic emphasis. The name is pronounced as 'Bep-pe' [ˈbɛppe], with the doubling of the 'p' enhancing the sound intensity at the center. The open final syllable ends with a bright 'e', giving the name a gentle finish. Beppe thus appears lively and spirited - it is short in sound but possesses a strong character and warm aura.

When is the name day of Beppe?

Beppe, as a short form of Giuseppe, is celebrated on name days on March 19, May 1, and September 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Beppe is a rare first name that has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking was in 1998, when Beppe reached 312th place in the Swedish name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 110 times there, placing it 469th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1998 and 2024, it ranks 540th in Sweden.

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Famous people

• Beppe Assenza (Sicilian painter)
• Beppe Carletti (musician from Italy)
• Beppe Ciardi (Italian painter)
• Beppe Cino (Italian film director)
• Beppe Devalle (Italian painter)
• Beppe Fenoglio (Italian writer)
• Beppe Gabbiani (Italian racing driver)
• Beppe Gambetta (guitarist from Italy)
• Beppe Grillo (Italian actor & comedian, actually Giuseppe Piero Grillo)
• Beppe Sebaste (Italian poet)
• Beppe Severgnini (Italian journalist)
• Beppe Wolgers (Swedish author and actor)