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Enzo

EHN-zoh

Enzo (name) means a masculine given name, an Italian short form of Vincenzo or Lorenzo. Example: “Enzo Ferrari founded the famous sports car company.”

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A masculine given name, an Italian short form of Vincenzo or Lorenzo.
"Enzo Ferrari founded the famous sports car company."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Enzo (equivalent to English Hank), from German Heinz, a diminutive of Heinrich (English Henry), from Old High German Heimrih, Haimirich (heim (“home”) + rihhi (“ruler”)), from Proto-Germanic *Haimarīks, from Proto-Indo-European roots. Rare in the US and UK prior to 2003, popularized in the 2000s.

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Enzo” mean?

The word “Enzo” means a masculine given name, an Italian short form of Vincenzo or Lorenzo.

How do you pronounce “Enzo”?

“Enzo” is pronounced EHN-zoh (/ˈɛnzoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Enzo” in a sentence?

Here is “Enzo” used in a sentence: “Enzo Ferrari founded the famous sports car company.”

What part of speech is “Enzo”?

“Enzo” is a name.

Is “Enzo” a common word?

“Enzo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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