Battista
Battista is an Italian given name and surname derived from the Latin Baptista, which itself comes from the Greek term baptistes meaning “baptizer” or “baptist.” The form Battista is the standard Italian rendering, with related forms appearing in other languages (for example Baptista in Portuguese and Spanish, Baptiste in French). The name is closely tied to the Christian practice of baptism and the figure of John the Baptist.
As a given name, Battista has historically been used in Italy as a masculine name. It is
As a surname, Battista arose from the baptismal name given to an individual and later passed to
Variants and related names include Baptista, used in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking contexts, and Baptiste in French.