Licio

The boy's name Licio represents an Italian variant of the Roman name Lycius, which originally goes back to the ancient Greek name Lýkios (Λύκιος). Translated, it means 'the man from Lycia', 'the Lycian', or simply 'the Lycian'.

What does the name Licio mean?

Licio is known as the Italian form of the Roman name Lycius, which in turn is derived from the ancient Greek word Lýkios (Λύκιος). In its translation, it means 'the man from Lycia'. The Lycians were a people who lived in the region of Lycia, located in Anatolia. Female variants include the names Lycia and Licia.

Where does the name Licio come from?

The first name Licio has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the man from Lycia'. It is composed of the ancient Greek term Lýkios (Λύκιος), which means 'the man from Lycia'. The language of the name is Italian.

How do you pronounce Licio?

The pronunciation of the name Licio is soft and three syllables. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Li-ci-o' [ˈlitʃio], which creates a smooth, bright sound movement with a touch of dynamism. The ending 'cio' gives the name a lively concluding note, adding lightness and elegance, making Licio have a melodious and carefree character.

Popularity

In Germany, Licio is a rather rare name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best placement was in 2002, when it ranked 977th in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, Licio has been given less than ten times there, placing it at 2,883rd in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 2,912th in Italy.

Famous people

• Licio Rossetti (Italian footballer)