Whats the english form of these names

[DeFilippis78]

On a ship manifest there is a relative listed as Epifanio or Epifania. Im not sure if its a boy or girl. And then there is Antonia? Once they came to America what names would they use? Oh yeah, also sigismundo?

Alicia

[PeterTimber]

EPIPHANY is english translation from Italian language Epifanio(male versions) and Epifania (female version). Name from christian celebration of visit of the Magi on January 6

SIGMUND is one of several english versions of Sigismundo which is one of several variations of the old German name SIGMUND rarely used as a first name and more commonly used as a surname. The name means Protector

Antonia not normally translated from Italian to English but is merely transposed female version of the name Anthony.

=Peter=

[MauroMags]

Antonia is simply Antoinette

[DeFilippis78]

So Im wondering if maybe when they got here they might have used a different name. Either a fictitious one or perhaps a middle name? I cant find any reference to Epifanio or Epifania. So I dont know if Im looking for a male or female. Sigmund I actually have seen and I know hes related I just dont know how. Maybe a cousin or nephew or something. Antoinette makes sense because thats my mothers middle name and I always wondered where that name came from !

Alicia

[PeterTimber]

Antoinette is a French given name, the feminine form of ANTOINE. Antonia is one of three variations of Antonius from which Antoine is derived. Antonia is mutually exclusive of Antoinette. =Peter=

[PeterTimber]

Epifania is a Greek name not Italian in origin and female because it ends in "A" (italian language grammar relates) =Peter=

[DeFilippis78]

But is there an Epifanio? Is it possible this name was given to a boy? On the manifest its hard to tell an a from an o.

Alicia

[misbris]

Yes,

The "0" ending is masculine, the "a" feminine.

Examples, Antonio, Antonia
Paolo, Paola
Vito, Vita
Epifanio, Epifania

There shoud be a notation on the manifest about gender, but sometimes that is not correct.

[DeFilippis78]

The name above it is marked as a G with an x through it. Epifania is below it with those dashes saying its the same. Im assuming its Epifania. Ellis Island has it listed as a girl. Anyone know why I keep seeing this G with an x thought it for a female? It was on the whole manifest

Alicia

[misbris]

If you post the manifest, it would be easier to respond.

[DeFilippis78]

not sure how to do that

Alicia

[PeterTimber]

Alas! Alas! Perhaps some further research reading Italian Genealogical Records by Trafford R. Cole will resolve your dilemma. =Peter=

[liviomoreno]

not sure how to do that

Alicia

You may just give us the name under which you found the manifest.

[liviomoreno]

Yes,

The "0" ending is masculine, the "a" feminine.

Examples, Antonio, Antonia
Paolo, Paola
Vito, Vita
Epifanio, Epifania

There shoud be a notation on the manifest about gender, but sometimes that is not correct.

There are a few exceptions: Luca, Mattia and Andrea end with an "a" but are masculine

[DeFilippis78]

On Ellis Island just search the name Epifania Barilotta. Its the only one lisetd. Its hard to tell if it ends in a or o to me. Also I find it odd they mark the females with a G with an X through it.

Alicia