A2NounMasculine
l' onomastico
name day (saint's day)
/o-no-MAS-ti-ko/
Plural: onomastici
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What does ‘onomastico’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Oggi è il mio onomastico — mi chiamo Marco.
Today is my name day — my name is Marco.
Tanti auguri per il tuo onomastico!
Best wishes for your name day!
About This Word
Every day on the Italian Catholic calendar corresponds to a saint. If your name is that saint's name, it's your 'onomastico'. It used to be celebrated like a second birthday.
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