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Desiderio
Pronounced deh-see-DEH-ree-oh /deˌsiˈdɛ.ri.oʊ/Medium
Meaning: From the Latin Desiderius, 'desired; longed-for' (desiderium, 'desire; longing'), carried into Spanish and Italian as Desiderio. Borne by saints and a Lombard king.Medium
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History & Origin
Desiderio derives from the Latin Desiderius, 'desired; longed-for,' from desiderium ('longing'). Carried by saints and a Lombard king, it lives on in Spanish and Italian tradition — rare in the U.S. (said 'deh-see-DEH-ree-oh').
It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Hispanic and Italian families. Rare, romantic, and classical.
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What does the name Desiderio mean?
Desiderio is from the Latin Desiderius, 'desired; longed-for.'
How do you pronounce Desiderio?
It's said deh-see-DEH-ree-oh /deˌsiˈdɛ.ri.oʊ/ — five syllables, stress on the third.
Is Desiderio a boy or girl name?
Desiderio is a boy's name.
How popular is Desiderio?
Desiderio is a rare name for boys in the U.S.