Rio

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
River, Laugh, Cherry Blossom
Popularity
Rio is a relatively uncommon name, ranking outside the top 1000 baby names in the United States and other English-speaking countries. However, it is more popular in Brazil, where it is a common name for both boys and girls.

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Rio Name meanings & History

Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese. River, Laugh, Cherry Blossom. Means "river" in Spanish or Portuguese. A city in Brazil bears this name. Its full name is Rio de Janeiro, which means "river of January", so named because the first explorers came to the harbour in January and mistakenly thought it was a river mouth. Rio can be used as a first or middle name for both boys and girls, reflecting its unisex appeal. It is a great choice for parents who want a unique and meaningful name that honors different cultures and traditions.

Zodiac Sign of Rio: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rio:

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized

Rio is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people named Rio include Rio Ferdinand, an English former footballer, and Rio Reiser, a German rock musician.

2.) Rio (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) river. Geography: Rio de Janeiro is a seaport in Brazil.

Other Forms: Ryo


3.) Rio (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) a form of Rio.


4.) Rio (Unisex)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: River

Other Forms: Reo, Rioh


5.) Rio (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) river. Geography: Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil.


6.) Rio (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) water-loving

Other Forms: Reeo


7.) Rio (Male)

Usage: Breton


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Cartoon of Rio

Description: Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese. Variant of Riou.

8.) Rio (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Scripts: etc.(Japanese Kanji)
りお(Japanese Hiragana)
莉央,
莉緒,
里桜,


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Cartoon of Rio

Description: From Japanese 莉 (ri) meaning "white jasmine" or 里 (ri) meaning "village" combined with 央 (o) meaning "center", 緒 (o) meaning "thread" or 桜 (o) meaning "cherry blossom". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

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