Pronunciation: [bɛltɹˈɑːmi] (IPA) 
Beltrami is a surname of Italian origin. It is spelled "bɛlˈtrɑːmi" in IPA phonetic transcription. The word begins with the sound "b" pronounced with the lips pressed together, followed by an "ɛ" sound as in "bed". The stress is on the second syllable, which has the sound "ɑː" as in "ah". The final syllable is pronounced with the sound "mi" as in "me". The spelling of Beltrami follows the conventional rules of Italian pronunciation.
Beltrami refers to an Italian family name, primarily originating from the Lombardy region in northern Italy. Beltrami is an Italian patronymic surname, which in its original form, "Belferito," means "little Beltramo" or "son of Beltramo."
The name Beltrami has various origins. It is derived from the given name Beltramo, which itself is a variant of Bertramo or Bertrando, both of Germanic origin. These Germanic names consist of the personal elements "beraht," meaning "bright" or "illustrious," and "hraban," meaning "raven."
Beltrami may also be derived from the Latin "bellus trahere," which translates to "beautiful to look at." This suggests that the name could have potentially originated as a nickname for someone with an attractive or pleasing appearance.
In addition to its origin, Beltrami has gained prominence through various historical figures bearing the name. One notable figure is Giacomo Luigi Beltrami, an Italian explorer and writer, known for his extensive research and documentation of the Upper Midwest region of the United States during the 19th century. He is particularly famous for discovering and exploring the headwaters of the Mississippi River.
Overall, Beltrami is an Italian surname with a diverse origin and historical significance, often associated with individuals of Lombard or Italian heritage.
The name Beltrami is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Bertrando or Bertramo, which is a variant of the Germanic name Bertrand. The Germanic name Bertrand is composed of the elements berht, meaning bright or famous, and rand, meaning rim or shield. Over time, Bertrando and Bertramo evolved and eventually gave rise to the surname Beltrami.
