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Around the globe, פאוסטו (Fausto
, פאוסטו
) is a widespread boy's first name. The given name פאוסטו is characteristic of Italy, where it is quite a common masculine name, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is commonest in Italy, Mexico, and Brazil. Much less frequently, פאוסטו is the last name as well as the forename.
פאוסטו is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Fausto , the operatic character in the opera L'ultimo giorno di Pompei by Giovanni Pacini; freed slave of Sallustio.