Mancini () is a surname of Italian origin which,

etymologically Etymology () The New Oxford Dictionary of English (1998) – p. 633 "Etymology /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/ the study of the class in words and the way their meanings have changed throughout time". is the study of the history of the form of words ...

, comes from the Italian adjective ''mancino'', which literally means "left handed".

People

Art and literature

Antonio Mancini Antonio Mancini (14 November 1852 – 28 December 1930) was an Italian painter. Biography Mancini was born in Rome and showed precocious ability as an artist. At the age of twelve, he was admitted to the Institute of Fine Arts in Naples, w ...

(1852–1930), Italian painter * Dominic Mancini, 15th-century traveler and author * Don Mancini (born 1963), author of ''Child's Play'' *

Giulio Mancini Giulio Mancini (21 February 1559 – 22 August 1630) was a seicento physician, art collector, art dealer and writer on a range of subjects. His writings on contemporary artists like Caravaggio and Annibale Carracci remain one of our earliest sour ...

(1559–1630), 17th-century physician, art collector and writer * Hannah Mancini (born 1980), American singer who works and lives in Slovenia * Marie Anne Mancini (1649–1714), patroness of La Fontaine

Film and television

* Al Mancini (1932–2007), American actor, acting teacher and television writer *

Robert Mancini Roberto Mancini (; born 27 November 1964) is an Italian football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of the Italy national team. As a player, Mancini operated as a deep-lying forward, and was best known for his time at Sampd ...

(born 1964), MTV News

Music

* Francesco Mancini (composer) (1672–1737), 18th-century Italian composer *

Giovanni Battista Mancini Giovanni Battista Mancini (1 January 1714 – 4 January 1800) was an Italian soprano castrato, voice teacher, and author of books on singing. Mancini was born at Ascoli Piceno, Italy. He studied singing in Naples with Leonardo Leo and in Bolo ...

(1714–1800), Italian voice teacher * Henry Mancini (1924–1994), Grammy-winning American composer and arranger

Politics and governance

* Mancini family, Italian noble house * Alessandro Mancini (born 1975), Captain Regent of San Marino *

Ange Mancini Ange Mancini (born 15 June 1944, Beausoleil, Alpes-Maritimes) is the French intelligence national coordinator.Armel Mehani, 'Ange Mancini bientôt coordonnateur du renseignement', in ''Le Point'', 22/02/201/ref>'Le groupe Accor attaqué par des pro ...

(born 1944), prefect of Martinique * Giacomo Mancini (1916–2002), Italian politician * Hortense Mancini (1646–1699), Duchess of Mazarin * Laura Mancini (1636–1657), mother of Louis Joseph, duc de Vendôme * Olympia Mancini (1638–1708), lover of Louis XIV and mother of Eugene of Savoy * Pasquale Stanislao Mancini (1817–1888), Italian politician *

Remo Mancini Remo Mancini ICD.D (born May 26, 1951) is a former senior corporate executive in both the U.S and Canada, former politician in Ontario, Canada, and currently a “professional corporate director” serving on both private company and publicly li ...

(born 1951), Canadian politician * Joe Manchin (born 1947), American politician from West Virginia whose last name derives from the name Mancini

Sports

Mancini (Brazilian footballer) Alessandro Faiolhe Amantino (; born 1 August 1980 in Ipatinga, Brazil), more commonly known as Mancini (), is a Brazilian football coach and former player. Mancini started his career playing as a right-back for Atlético Mineiro in 1999. Aft ...

(born 1980), real name Alessandro Faiolhe Amantino, Brazilian football player and former member of Atlético Mineiro *

Alberto Mancini Alberto César Mancini (born 20 May 1969) is a former professional tennis player from Argentina. He won three top-level singles titles and four tour doubles titles. His career-high rankings were World No. 8 in singles and No. 79 in doubles (bot ...

(born 1969), Argentine tennis player *

Felice Mancini Felice Mancini (born 10 June 1965) is an Italian former footballer, who played as a midfielder, and a current coach. He is the father of Andrea Mancini. Career Born in Rome, capital of Italy, Mancini started his professional career at Abruzzo ...

(born 1965), former Italian footballer **

Andrea Mancini (footballer, born 1996) Andrea Mancini (born 26 April 1996) is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward for SC Ligorna 1922 in Serie D. He is the son of Felice Mancini, former footballer and currently a football coach. Felice coached Andrea in 2010–11 season. ...

, the son of Felice Mancini, who coached Andrea in the 2010–11 season * Francesco Mancini (footballer) (1968-2012), Italian football player *

Gianluca Mancini Gianluca Mancini (; born 17 April 1996) is an Italian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Roma and the Italy national team. Club career Perugia Mancini left for Perugia on loan in mid–2015, with an option to purchase. Manci ...

(born 1996), Italian football player *

Marcella Mancini Marcella Mancini (born 5 September 1971) is an Italian long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon. A two-time Italian champion in the marathon, she has twice represented Italy at the international level – at the 2005 IAAF World Half Ma ...

(born 1971), Italian marathon runner *

Ray Mancini Ray Mancini (born Raymond Michael Mancino; March 4, 1961), best known as "Boom Boom" Mancini, is an American former professional boxer who competed professionally from 1979 to 1992 and who has since worked as an actor and sports commentator. He ...

(born 1961), American boxer * Roberto Mancini (born 1964), Italian football manager and former player **

Filippo Mancini Filippo Mancini (born 13 October 1990) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward. Career Internazionale Son of former footballer Roberto Mancini, Filippo was born in Genoa when Roberto was playing for Sampdoria. He joined Inte ...

(born 1990), Italian football player, oldest son of ''Roberto'' **

Andrea Mancini Andrea Mancini (born 13 August 1992) is an Italian former footballer who played as a forward or midfielder. He is the youngest son of Roberto Mancini. Playing career Internazionale Primavera Mancini started his career at Inter Milan where ...

(born 1992), Italian football player, youngest son of ''Roberto'' *

Simone Mancini Simone Mancini (born 7 January 1999) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie D club Chieti. Club career Born in Latina, Mancini started his career in Juventus and Pescara youth sector. He was promoted to the firs ...

(born 1999), Italian football player * Terry Mancini (born 1942), Irish football player *

Tommaso Mancini Tommaso Mancini (born 23 July 2004) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a center-forward for club Juventus Next Gen. Club career Born in Vicenza, Mancini progressed through the youth ranks at the city's main club, where he sig ...

(born 2004), Italian football player *

Trey Mancini Joseph Anthony "Trey" Mancini III (born March 18, 1992) is an American professional baseball designated hitter, first baseman and outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Ba ...

(born Joseph Anthony "Trey" Mancini, in 1992), American baseball player

Fictional characters

* Lucy Mancini, fictitious character who: in ''The Godfather'' was the Maid of Honor at Connie Corleone's wedding and had an affair with Sonny Corleone; in ''The Godfather Part III'', it is revealed she had conceived a child, Vincent Santino Mancini * Michael Mancini, character on ''Melrose Place'' (1992–1999) (2009) *

Vincent Mancini Vincent Santino Corleone (''né'' Mancini) is a fictional character in the 1990 feature film ''The Godfather Part III.'' He is portrayed by Andy García, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance. Vincent is the illegitimate son ...

, illegitimate child of Sonny Corleone and Lucy Mancini, featured in ''The Godfather Part III''

Other uses

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