Iro
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Iro
Iro (Υρώ) is a Greek unisex name meaning "Greek for 'hero'. A simple and powerful name used in various contexts to denote bravery and mythological significance.".
Also used in: Scandinavian (meanings below).
Parents who choose Iro pick a unisex name from the Greek tradition, meaning "Greek for 'hero'. A simple and powerful name used in various contexts to denote bravery and mythological significance.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.
- Native script
- Υρώ
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Unisex
- Syllables
- 2
Last updated .
Meaning
Greek for 'hero'. A simple and powerful name used in various contexts to denote bravery and mythological significance.
Popularity
Written as Υρώ
Quick answers about Iro
What does Iro mean?
Iro is a unisex name of Greek origin meaning "Greek for 'hero'. A simple and powerful name used in various contexts to denote bravery and mythological significance.".
How popular is Iro?
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How to say Iro
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Name numerology
1is the Chaldean number for Iro.
Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.
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Other meanings of Iro
- Scandinavian (girl): "Means "the one who is peaceful"; a Scandinavian name derived from ancient Nordic roots."
Names with a similar meaning to Iro
Iro means "Greek for 'hero'. A simple and powerful name used in various contexts to denote bravery and mythological significance." — these names share that spirit.
- Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
- Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
- Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
- Sebastian — "Sebastian comes from the Latin Sebastianus, 'man from Sebaste', a town whose name comes from the Greek sebastos, 'venerable'." (Greek)
- Penelope — "Penelope is a Greek name, possibly linked to pene 'thread', fitting the faithful wife of Odysseus who wove at her loom." (Greek)
- Zoe — "Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve." (Greek)
- Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
- Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
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