Vito is an Italian name that is derived from the Latin word "vita", meaning "life".[1] It is a modern form of the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life-giver," [2] as in San Vito or Saint Vitus, the patron saint of dogs and a heroic figure in southern Italian folklore.[3]
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April 27, 2024
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