Names Porphyria

Porphyria

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Porphyria is derived from the Greek word "porphyra," which means "purple." It refers to a rare genetic disorder that causes purple discoloration of the skin in sunlight.
Pronunciation
Por-fuh-ree-uh
por-FEE-ree-ah
Popularity
Porphyria is an extremely rare name and does not feature in the top 1000 names worldwide.

cartoon of the name Porphyria
Cartoon of Porphyria

Porphyria Name meanings & History

Porphyria is derived from the Greek word "porphyra," which means "purple." It refers to a rare genetic disorder that causes purple discoloration of the skin in sunlight. Feminine form of Porphyrios (see Porfirio). The name was given to the female character in Robert Browning's dramatic monologue "Porphyria's lover", where she is strangled over her 'lover's' obsession with her. Porphyria is a name that is more often used as a tribute to the disorder rather than a name given to a child. It is not a popular choice for baby names.

Zodiac Sign of Porphyria: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Porphyria:

P: Pensive,Partnership,Passive,Political,Particular

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious

R: Restless,Resourceful,Rational,Reason

H: Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Haggle,Hope

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

A: Aggressive,Angry,Action,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious

Porphyria is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strange name