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Meaning & History
Most likely derived from the Greek verb σαννυρίζω (sannyrizo) or (sannurizo) meaning "to jeer, to mock", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun σάννας (sannas) meaning "idiot, fool, zany". Also compare the etymologically related Greek verb σαίνω (saino) meaning "to flatter, to fawn, to wag the tail".The best known bearer of this name is the Athenian comic poet Sannyrion, who lived in the late 5th century BC. It is unknown whether Sannyrion was his real given name, or his stage name.