novelli

Novelli is an Italian word that functions primarily as the masculine plural form of the adjective novello, meaning new or young. In Italian, novello describes things that are fresh, recently produced, or just arrived. Its feminine singular form is novella, and the feminine plural is novelle, while novello remains the masculine singular and novelli the masculine plural. The term appears in everyday usage to denote newness or youth in various contexts, such as vino novello (new wine) released after the harvest or pane novello (new bread).

The phrase novelli sposi is a common expression meaning newlyweds and is frequently found in Italian literature, film, and media. The word is also widely used in idiomatic and descriptive phrases to convey the sense of something in an early stage.

Novelli is also a surname. It is a relatively common Italian family name and is found across Italy and among people of Italian heritage worldwide. As a surname, it is typically understood to have originated from the same adjective, historically applied as a nickname or descriptor for someone who was young, newly arrived, or considered new to a place or situation. Over time, it has become established as a hereditary surname and can be found among individuals in various professions and regions.

There are numerous individuals with the surname Novelli in arts, sports, academia, and public life, reflecting the name’s broad geographic and cultural reach. As with many Italian surnames, its use today does not necessarily indicate a specific regional origin but rather a shared linguistic heritage.