Onofrio

Onofrio is the Italian variant of the name Onuphrius, which derives from the Latinized form of Onouphrios (Ὀνούφριος). In its direct translation, the name carries the meaning 'the ever happy'.

What does the name Onofrio mean?

Onofrio is the Italian variant of the name Onuphrius, which is itself a Latinized form of Onouphrios (Ὀνούφριος). It is directly translated as 'the ever happy'. The origin of the name can be traced back to the ancient Egyptian wnn-nfr and the Coptic unnufer, which mean 'who is good' or 'who is happy'. The name became known through Saint Onophrius, who lived in Southern Italy during the 4th and 5th centuries. In Rome, there is a church dedicated to him, St. Onofrio. Other variants of the name include Onnophris, Onofre, and Onufriy.

Where does the name Onofrio come from?

The etymology of Onofrio is rooted in the ancient Egyptian and Coptic realms, meaning 'the ever happy'. The ancient Egyptian and Coptic expressions wnn-nfr and unnufer stand for 'who is good' or 'who is happy'. The name is common in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Onofrio?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Onofrio is four syllables and melodic. In German pronunciation, it is typically pronounced as 'O-no-fri-o' [onoˈfʁiːo], creating a flowing and widely varied sound movement. The 'fri' gives the name a lively, slightly tense middle, while the 'o' gently and openly rounds off the name. This makes Onofrio sound rich and expressive – soft, dynamic, and with a traditionally Italian flair.

When is the name day of Onofrio?

The name day for Onofrio is celebrated on June 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Onofrio is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, which earned it the 8,008th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,767th. The global popularity and frequency of Onofrio is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Frio / Onfri / Onni / Ono

Famous people

• Francesco Onofrio Manfredini (Portuguese composer)
• Onofrio Avellino (Italian painter)
• Onofrio Barone (Italian football player)
• Onofrio Bramante (Italian painter)
• Onofrio Carruba (linguist from Italy)
• Onofrio Fusco (Italian footballer)
• Onofrio Gabrieli (painter from Italy)
• Onofrio Gabrielli (painter from Italy)
• Onofrio Palumbo (Italian painter)
• Onofrio Panvinio (Italian theologian)