Ippolito

Ippolito is a male first name that represents the Italian variant of the ancient Greek name Hippolytos. Its meaning is "the one who releases horses", derived from the ancient Greek words hippos for "horse" and lyo for "to loosen, to free".

What does the name Ippolito mean?

The name Ippolito, an Italian form of the Greek Hippolytos, means "the one who releases horses". Its origin can be traced back to the ancient Greek words hippos (horse) and lyo (to loosen, to free). A German short form is Hippolyt. The name also appears in varying forms in other languages: Hippolytus (Latin), Hippolyte (French), Hipolito (Spanish), Hipolit (Polish), Ippolit (Russian), and Ipolitas (Lithuanian).

Where does the name Ippolito come from?

Ippolito is a male first name of Greek origin, meaning "the one who releases horses". The components consist of the ancient Greek hippos for "horse" and lyo for "to loosen, to free". The name is used in Italian.

How do you pronounce Ippolito?

The pronunciation of Ippolito is four syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is typically pronounced as "Ip-po-li-to" [ippoˈliːto], creating an appealing and lively sound sequence. The doubling of the "p" emphasizes the middle of the name, while the final "o" provides a harmonious sound. Thus, Ippolito conveys a powerful impression with a touch of Italian elegance.

When is the name day of Ippolito?

The name day of Ippolito is celebrated on January 30 and August 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Ippolito is a rather rare first name and has not yet made it onto the German name popularity lists. In Italy, the name reached 754th place in the year 2000 and has been given as a first name about 20 times in the last ten years, placing it 1,840th in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 1,486th in Italy.