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Costello

kah-STEH-loh

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Costello (name) means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name, also notably a musician's stage surname. Example: “Costello released a new album this year.”

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An Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name, also notably a musician's stage surname.

"Costello released a new album this year."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Plural: Costellos

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Etymology

As an Irish surname, it is a reduced anglicised form of Irish Mac Oisdealbhaigh (“son of Oisdealbhach”), a personal name made up of os (“deer”) and dealbhach (“resembling, in the form of”). As an Italian surname, it is Americanised from Castello. As a Serbo-Croatian or Slovene surname, it is Americanised from Kostelec or Kostevc, from the Kostelsko region in Lower Carniola, named after Kostel Castle, from earlier Costel, Slavicised from Latin castrum (“fortress”), and so related to the Italian surname above.

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Costello

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Costello” mean?

The word “Costello” means an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of a Gaelic name, also notably a musician's stage surname.

How do you pronounce “Costello”?

“Costello” is pronounced kah-STEH-loh (/kɑˈstɛloʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Costello” in a sentence?

Here is “Costello” used in a sentence: “Costello released a new album this year.”

What part of speech is “Costello”?

“Costello” is a name.

Is “Costello” a common word?

“Costello” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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