Annunziata
Annunziata is the Italian word for the Annunciation. It is generally understood to refer to the young Mary, [mother of Jesus], receiving the word of the Angel Gabriel that she is to bear the Christ child. It is a common theme for reverence in Roman Catholicism. In Catholic families where all the children are girls it is sometimes given to a new child in the hope that the next born will be a boy.
Notable people with the name include:
Given name
- Nancy Dell'Olio, Italian-British lawyer
- Annunziata Rees-Mogg, English freelance journalist and former MEP for the East Midlands (European [Parliament constituency)|East Midlands]
Surname
- Christina Annunziata, American medical oncologist
- Ed Annunziata, American video game designer
- Lucia Annunziata, Italian journalist
- Sandy Annunziata, Canadian football player
- Thomas Annunziata, American auto racing driver
- Xavi Annunziata, Spanish football player