Porfirio
Porfirio is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Latin origin, meaning “Purple”.
| Meaning | Purple |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Latin |
| Pronunciation | por-FEE-ryoh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Mexico, Spain, Philippines, Greece |
Meaning and origin of Porfirio
Porfirio comes from the Greek Porphyrios, from porphyra, 'purple dye', the costly colour associated with royalty. Porphyry, a third-century philosopher, made the name known in antiquity, and several early saints also bore it. In Mexico it is strongly linked to Porfirio Díaz, who ruled the country for decades before the 1910 revolution, giving the era its name, the Porfiriato.
Is Porfirio a Christian name?
Porfirio is a Greek name later borne by early Christian saints, including Saint Porphyry of Gaza. It reached Spanish through the Catholic calendar.
How popular is Porfirio?
An old-fashioned name, rarely chosen for babies today.
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Spellings and variants of Porfirio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Porfirio mean?
Porfirio means 'Purple'. It is of Greek, via Latin origin.
Is Porfirio a Christian name?
Porfirio is a Greek name later borne by early Christian saints, including Saint Porphyry of Gaza. It reached Spanish through the Catholic calendar.
How do you pronounce Porfirio?
Porfirio is pronounced por-FEE-ryoh.
Is Porfirio a boy or girl name?
Porfirio is usually a boy name.