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Italian Pronunciation: Kah-Loh-Jeyh-Roh. Rolled "R."

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Italian. "Calogero" is from the Late Latin name 'Calogerus,' which meant "Beautiful Elder." Greek 'καλος' (kalos) "Beautiful," and 'γερων' (geron) equals "Old Man, Elder." The feminine form is "Calogera."

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Saint Calogero, (the Hermit)-- is the patron saint of the Sicilian Village of Villalba, Italy and surrounding rural area. His feast day is June 18.

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Calogero "C" Anello-- main character of the 1993 film "A Bronx Tale." Played by Lilo Brancato.