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BoyPronounced Italian /ˈɛn.t͡so/; French /ɛn.zo/West Frisian language family

Enzo

The meaning of this name is uncertain.

Quick answer

Enzo is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Italian /ˈɛn.t͡so/; French /ɛn.zo/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationItalian /ˈɛn.t͡so/; French /ɛn.zo/
Language familyWest Frisian

Meaning and history

The meaning of this name is uncertain. In some cases it seems to be an old Italian form of Heinz, though in other cases it could be a variant of the Germanic name Anzo. In modern times it is also used as a short form of names ending in enzo, such as Vincenzo or Lorenzo. A famous bearer was the Italian racecar driver and industrialist Enzo Ferrari (1898-1988).

Notes and context

Usage: italian, french