Pyrrhus

Gender Masculine
Usage Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Scripts Πύρρος(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈpɪɹ.əs/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Greek name Πύρρος (Pyrrhos) meaning "flame-coloured, red", related to πῦρ (pyr) meaning "fire". This was another name of Neoptolemus the son of Achilles. This was also the name of a 3rd-century BC king of Epirus who was famed for his victorious yet costly battles against Rome.

Related Names

Rootpyr
VariantsPyrrhos(Greek Mythology) Pyrrhos(Ancient Greek)

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Entry updated May 29, 2020