Porfirio

Gender Masculine
Usage Spanish, Italian (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. /poɾ.ˈfi.ɾjo/(Spanish) /por.ˈfi.rjo/(Italian)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Derived from the Greek name Πορφύριος (Porphyrios), which was derived from the word πορφύρα (porphyra) meaning "purple dye". This was the name of several early saints.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesPorphyrios(Ancient Greek) Porfiriy(Russian) Porfyriy(Ukrainian)
User SubmissionPorfírio

Popularity

People think this name is

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Name Days

Italy: May 4

Categories

colors, currently out of the US top 1000, knights of the Order of the Netherlands Lion, purple, rare Italian, saints
Entry updated October 6, 2024