Nappa Family History

Italian (southern) is a nickname derived from nappa, which means ‘gib large nose’ or possibly from a homonymous word that translates to ‘cockade bow.’

Alternatively, it may originate from (n)nappa, meaning ‘ingenue.’

This nickname also has roots in the Calabrian nappa, which translates to ‘clay dish.’

There is also a Sicilian homonym that means ‘dish,’ as well as ‘protruding chin’ which can refer to someone with few teeth.

Overall, the various meanings and interpretations of the term reflect the regional diversity within Italian dialects.