Porphyrios

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Porphyrios is derived from the Greek word "porphyra," which means purple. It was a name given to people who were of higher social standing due to the fact that the color purple was associated with royalty, wealth, and power.
Scripts(How to write)
Πορφύριος
Πορφύριος(Ancient Greek)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Porphyrios is very low, and it is not among the most popular names in any country. It is mostly used among Greek families.

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Porphyrios Name meanings & History

The name Porphyrios is derived from the Greek word "porphyra," which means purple. It was a name given to people who were of higher social standing due to the fact that the color purple was associated with royalty, wealth, and power. Ancient Greek form of Porfirio. The name Porphyrios is most commonly used in Greece and the Greek Orthodox community. It is a name that is associated with tradition and history.

Zodiac Sign of Porphyrios: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Porphyrios:

P: Pensive,Passive,Particular,Partnership,Political

O: Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

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

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

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

S: Success,Status,Sensuality,Solidity,Sex,Social Standing,Security

Porphyrios is:

  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia was a famous Greek Orthodox monk and saint who lived in the 20th century.

Related Names to Porphyrios

The name Porphyrios is related to names like Porfirio, Purpurio, and Pururava.