Lapo

Lapo is a diminutive of Jacopo, which has its origin in the Italian variant of the biblical name Jacob. The name itself derives from the ancient Hebrew Jaʿakow (יַעֲקֹב), although its exact meaning is not clearly defined.

What does the name Lapo mean?

As a diminutive of Jacopo, Lapo is closely related to the biblical name Jacob, which also traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Jaʿakow (יַעֲקֹב). The meaning of this name is not definitively established and can be translated as either 'God may protect' or 'the heel holder.' For more information on the derivations, see the name page for Jacob. In Italy, the variants Giacobbe and Giacomo are also common.

Where does the name Lapo come from?

The first name Lapo, as a variant of Jacob, has its origin in the Hebrew name Jaʿakow (יַעֲקֹב). This can be interpreted in ancient Hebrew as a complete sentence meaning 'God protects' or 'God may protect.' Additionally, the name is folk-etymologically associated with the ancient Hebrew term 'akow,' which means 'to hold the heel.'

How do you pronounce Lapo?

Lapo is pronounced approximately like 'Lah-po.'

When is the name day of Lapo?

The relevant name days for Lapo are May 3 (James the Less), July 25 (James the Greater), and October 6 (Patriarch Jacob).

Popularity

In Germany, Lapo is a rather rare first name that has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. In Austria, it reached its highest position in the name charts in 2013 at 1,539th place. In the last ten years, Lapo has been given as a first name there fewer than 10 times, placing it at 4,431st in the ten-year statistics. Between 1984 and 2024, it ranks 5,153rd in Austria.

Famous people

• Lapo Elkann (Italian designer & entrepreneur)
• Lapo Gianni (Italian poet)
• Pagno di Lapo Portigiani (American artist)