Gustavo

Gustavo represents the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish variant of the name Gustav. It has the meaning of "staff of God" or "God's support" and is composed of the Old Swedish elements guth (God) and stav (staff, stick).

What does the name Gustavo mean?

Gustavo is the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish derivation of Gustav. The name carries the meaning of "staff of God" or "God's support" and comes from the Old Swedish words guth (God) and stav (staff, stick). In Sweden and Germany, the variants Gustav and Gustaf are common.

Where does the name Gustavo come from?

The origin of the name Gustavo lies in Old Norse and Old Swedish, which can be translated as "the staff of God" or "God's support."

How do you pronounce Gustavo?

The name Gustavo has a three-syllable, rhythmically balanced sound. It is usually pronounced as "Gus-ta-vo" [ɡʊsˈtaːvo], with the middle syllable emphasized on the long A. The voiced V at the end adds dynamism to the name, while the open O gently rounds it off. Gustavo sounds lively and warm - rich in sound, present, and spirited.

When is the name day of Gustavo?

The name day for Gustavo is celebrated on March 10, in honor of Gustav of Sweden.

Popularity

In Germany, Gustavo is among the popular first names and currently ranks 2,073rd on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 1930 at rank 208. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 100 times, placing it 2,399th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,209th.

Nicknames & pet names

Tavo

Famous people

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