name Uncommon
Russo
ROO-soh
Russo (name) means an Italian surname meaning "red," often referring to hair color. Example: “Rene Russo starred in several major films.”
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An Italian surname meaning "red," often referring to hair color.
"Rene Russo starred in several major films."
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Etymology
From the Sicilian surname Russu, from russu (“redhead”).
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What does “Russo” mean?
The word “Russo” means an Italian surname meaning "red," often referring to hair color.
How do you pronounce “Russo”?
“Russo” is pronounced ROO-soh (/ˈɹusoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Russo” in a sentence?
Here is “Russo” used in a sentence: “Rene Russo starred in several major films.”
What part of speech is “Russo”?
“Russo” is a name.
Is “Russo” a common word?
“Russo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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