| Pronunciation | Italian: [ˈviːto] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Language(s) | Italian |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | From the Latin word "vita", meaning "life" |
| Region of origin | Italy |
Vito is an Italian name that is derived from the Latin word "vita", meaning "life".[1] It is a modern form of the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life-giver," [2] as in San Vito or Saint Vitus, the patron saint of dogs and a heroic figure in southern Italian folklore.[3]
There is also a Slavic name "Vitomir" that is shortened to "Vito", but has a different etymology.
The name "Vito" is sometimes confused with the German name "Wido," which is derived from Ancient Germanic.