Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Greek, Polish (Rare)
Scripts Ισχυρίων(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsIschyrione
Meaning & History
Derived from Greek ισχυρός (ischyros) meaning "mighty, powerful, strong". Saint Ischyrion of Alexandria was a martyr in Egypt who was impaled on a sharp pole. Ischyrion had the rank of Commander in Arrian Army. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on December 22.