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Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname)
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. /kon.ˈsiʎ.ʎo/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsConsigli

Meaning & History

Means "advice, counsel" or "council, assembly" in Italian, a nickname for a wise, thoughtful, or perhaps fearful individual, or an occupational name for a member of a council.
Added 7/11/2014 by anonymous
Edited 4/23/2025 by jocatchi and Mike C

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Italian
Pronounced Pron. /kon.ˈsiʎ.ʎo/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Derived from the medieval given name Consilius, or from a short form of the auspicious name Buonconsiglio "good advice", associated with the Marian title Madonna del Buon Consiglio "Our Lady of Good Counsel".
Added 4/23/2025 by jocatchi