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Esposito

Esposito (name) means an Italian surname historically given to foundlings, from a word meaning "exposed" or "abandoned.". Example: “Esposito is one of the most common surnames in Naples.”

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An Italian surname historically given to foundlings, from a word meaning "exposed" or "abandoned."

"Esposito is one of the most common surnames in Naples."

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Etymology

From Italian "esposito," meaning exposed, historically applied to foundling children.

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for Esposito

Ito mito rito Tito Vito Zito Quito Saito bonito finito Benito mojito

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Esposito” mean?

The word “Esposito” means an Italian surname historically given to foundlings, from a word meaning "exposed" or "abandoned.".

How do you use “Esposito” in a sentence?

Here is “Esposito” used in a sentence: “Esposito is one of the most common surnames in Naples.”

What part of speech is “Esposito”?

“Esposito” is a name.

Where does the word “Esposito” come from?

The word “Esposito” comes from Italian. From Italian "esposito," meaning exposed, historically applied to foundling children.

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