Goretti
An Italian surname derived from the masculine name Gregorio, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant" from the Latin Gregorius.
Meaning and origin
Goretti is best known as the surname of Maria Goretti, an Italian saint of the 20th century venerated in the Catholic Church for her witness and forgiveness.
How to pronounce Goretti
| Italian | goh-RET-tee /ɡoˈretti/ |
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