Assunta

Assunta is an Italian feminine given name meaning "assumed, taken up," derived from the Latin assumptio. The name is directly linked to the doctrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which holds that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. This dogma was formally defined by the Catholic Church in 1950, but the belief has been celebrated since early Christianity, particularly in the Eastern Church, and is commemorated on August 15 in the liturgical calendar. As such, Assunta is a deeply devotional name, often given in honor of the Virgin Mary under this specific title.

Etymology and Variants

The name is the Italian equivalent of the Latin Assumpta, which shares the same meaning. Both derive from the verb assumere — "to take up, receive." The root name Mary, from which Assunta ultimately stems, has a complex etymology: it likely traces back to Hebrew Miryam and possibly earlier Egyptian origin meaning "beloved." In Italian, two main forms exist: Assunta, used on its own, and Maria Assunta, composed with the Marian name. A related form is the Irish Assumpta. The name was especially popular in Italy from the 19th to mid-20th centuries, often given to girls born around the Feast of the Assumption.

Notable Bearers

Assunta , as given inclusive starting form "Assunta", may refer to : Archduchess Assunta of Austria (1902–1993), Austrian princess ; Assunta Marchetti (1871–1948), Italian Roman Catholic religious sister ; Assunta Legnante (born 1978), Italian shot putter. The Italian screenwriter and actress Assunta was born in Paris in 1928, worked extensively; others include Assunta Ng (Chinese publisher), and the judoka Assunta ... . Born nineteenth century.

Cultural and geographic spread

Assunta remains chiefly an Italian name, but diaspora and a revival concerning mythological and noble works can sight small regions

• Meaning: “assumed, taken up, received, assumed” (in Spanish: misma eliana española no)
• Origin: Italian, from Latin assumptio
• Religious context: Refers to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven
• Regions: Italy, specially early in religious families, secular.
• Variants: Assumpta (Irish), Maria Assunta.