Vespa
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Vespa
Vespa is the Latin word for "wasp," derived from Proto-Indo-European roots related to weaving or movement, referring to the insect's darting flight.
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Etymology
Vespa is the Latin word for "wasp," derived from Proto-Indo-European roots related to weaving or movement, referring to the insect's darting flight. The name is primarily Italian in modern usage, popularized by the iconic Vespa scooter brand founded in 1946, though it appears occasionally in other European cultures as a given name.
Vespa currently ranks #5,742 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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