Vergini

Vergini is the plural form of vergine in Italian. The term derives from Latin virgo and in everyday Italian refers to women who have not engaged in sexual activity, i.e., virgins. In religious or historical contexts it can denote sacred virgins or be used in reference to the Virgin Mary in its plural form (Le Vergini) within Italian texts.

In geographic usage, Vergini appears in the Italian name Isole Vergini, which translates to the Virgin Islands. This is the Caribbean archipelago divided between two sovereign jurisdictions: the United States Virgin Islands (Isole Vergini Americane) and the British Virgin Islands (Isole Vergini Britanniche). The Virgin Islands are known for their tropical climate, tourism, and maritime history. The U.S. side includes islands such as Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix, with Charlotte Amalie as a principal city, while the British side includes Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and other islands, with Road Town serving as the capital.

Outside Italian-language contexts, Vergini is not commonly used as a standalone proper noun in English. It mostly appears as the Italian translation of “virgins” or as part of the toponym Isole Vergini when Italian speakers refer to the Virgin Islands. The term thus functions as both a common noun and a place-name element within Italian usage.