Names Porfiry

Porfiry

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Russian
Meaning
The name Porfiry is derived from the Greek name Porphyrios, which means "purple dye." In ancient times, purple dye was associated with royalty and nobility, so the name has an aristocratic feel to it.
Scripts(How to write)
The name Porfiry is written as Порфирий in the Russian Cyrillic alphabet.
Порфирий(Russian)
Pronunciation
The name Porfiry is pronounced as pohr-FEER-ee.
pur-FYEE-ryee
Popularity
Porfiry is not a common name in the world and is rarely given to babies. However, it is still used in Russia and other Slavic countries.

cartoon of the name Porfiry
Cartoon of Porfiry

Porfiry Name meanings & History

Porfiry is a Russian name with Greek origins. The name Porfiry is derived from the Greek name Porphyrios, which means "purple dye." In ancient times, purple dye was associated with royalty and nobility, so the name has an aristocratic feel to it. Variant transcription of Porfiriy. The name Porfiry is mostly used in Russia and other Slavic countries. It has a sophisticated and aristocratic feel to it, which may be why it is not very popular.

Zodiac Sign of Porfiry: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Porfiry:

P: Pensive,Particular,Passive,Partnership,Political

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

F: Fun-loving,Friendly,Fiery,Festive

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

Porfiry is:

  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Formal name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name