Borgo
- proper noun
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Borgo
- The lecture was given by Professor Borgo, an expert in Renaissance history.
- Eddie Borgo
Examples
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The Borgo family has a long tradition of winemaking in the region.
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Maria Borgo traced her family roots back to a small village in northern Italy.
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The Borgo family has lived in this village for generations.
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Did you meet the Borgo relatives at the reunion?
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Eddie Borgo is a well-known designer celebrated for his unique jewelry.
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Many celebrities choose to wear pieces from Borgo's latest collection.
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The fashion magazine featured an article on Eddie Borgo and his impact on modern jewelry.
Synonyms
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A family name often used by people from Italy
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An Italian name for men that is sometimes used as a family name
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An Italian last name used by some people
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A last name from northern Europe used by many people
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A last name that people share to show they are from the same family
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A last name used by some people
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An Italian last name that some people have
A family name from Italy, often from Sicily
An Italian last name shared by members of the same family
An Italian last name shared by some families in southern Italy
A male first name sometimes used as a family name
Surface Forms
Etymology
Borgo as a family name comes from the Italian word borgo, which means 'village' or 'small town' and was often given to people who came from such places. It shares the same root as English borough and burg, so a family called Borgo likely had ancestors 'from the village'.