Porphyry Name meanings & History

The name Porphyry is derived from the Greek word 'porphyra' which means "purple". In ancient times, purple was considered a royal color and was associated with wealth, power, and luxury. Porphyry is also the name of a type of rock that is often used for decorative purposes, and was highly valued in ancient times. Anglicized form of Porphyrios (see Porfirio). This name was borne by a Neoplatonic philosopher from the 3rd century AD. Porphyry is a modern and unique name that can be used for boys. It is an ideal name for parents who are looking for something unusual and distinctive.

Zodiac Sign of Porphyry: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Porphyry:

P: Political,Passive,Partnership,Pensive,Particular

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

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

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

Porphyry is:

• a Boring name
• a Formal name
• a Serious name
• a Strange name

Famous People

Porphyry of Tyre (Greek philosopher and scholar), Porphyry (English musician and producer)