Righi

Righi is an Italian surname and toponym. The name is of Italian origin and is typically associated with geographic features or places named after ridges or hills. It is found in Italy and within Italian communities abroad, and may be borne by people from different regions of the country.

Notable individuals with the surname include Augusto Righi (1850–1920), an Italian physicist known for his experimental work in electromagnetism and wireless telegraphy. Righi conducted early studies of radio waves, antennas, and resonant circuits, and his research helped illuminate the principles underlying wireless communication. His work is often cited as an influence on the development of radio technology and on later researchers such as Guglielmo Marconi.

In addition to its use as a surname, Righi appears in various Italian place names and geographic features, reflecting its toponymic origins. Today, the name is carried by descendants of Italian families and appears among individuals in diverse fields around the world.

See also references to Righi-related topics typically concern biographical information about people with the surname, or discussions of geographic locations bearing the name. The term does not denote a single, widely recognized entity beyond its use as a surname and toponym.