Fiore

Fiore is an Italian word meaning "flower." It is used in language as a common noun and has also become a surname and, more rarely, a given name. The term traces to Latin flor- through Vulgar Latin into Italian.

The surname Fiore is widespread in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities in other parts of Europe and the Americas. It appears in many regions and across a range of professions. Variant spellings include Fiori, which is the Italian plural form of fiore, as well as related surnames such as Fiorello, Fiorito, and Fiorini that derive from the same root.

As a given name, Fiore is rarer but attested, particularly in historical or regional contexts within Italian-speaking communities. When used as a first name, it often carries the same floral symbolism as the noun and can appear in various compound names or as part of longer given names.

In culture and geography, Fiore appears as a toponym in certain Italian towns or districts and is used in literature, media, and naming practices as a surname. The name is also encountered in diaspora communities, where it has been carried into countries with Italian heritage and blended into local naming traditions.