Spiro
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- Name
- Spiro
- Gender
- Boy name
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The male first name Spiro originally derives from Spyridon and is an anglicized variant in its form. The exact origins are not clearly defined. The name is associated with the meanings 'the basket maker' or 'the miracle worker.'
What does the name Spiro mean?
Spiro is a male first name that is regarded as an anglicized form of Spyridon. The roots are uncertain, but the meanings range from 'the basket maker' to 'the miracle worker.' The name may derive from the ancient Greek spurídion (σπυρίδιον), which means 'basket,' 'laundry basket,' 'small basket,' or 'gift basket,' or from the Latin spiritus, which means 'spirit' or 'soul.' The name became known through Saint Spyridon, who served as the Bishop of Trimythos in the 3rd and 4th centuries. Variants include Spiridon, Spyro, Spyros, Spiros, and Espiridion. The feminine form Spyridoula is also common.
Where does the name Spiro come from?
The first name Spiro has ancient Greek roots and means 'the basket maker.' It can be traced back to the ancient Greek word combination spurídion (σπυρίδιον), which means 'basket,' 'laundry basket,' 'small basket,' or 'gift basket,' or to the Latin word spiritus, which means 'spirit' or 'soul.' The languages in which the name appears are English and Greek.
How do you pronounce Spiro?
Spi-ro
When is the name day of Spiro?
The name day for Spiro is celebrated on December 12.
Popularity
In Germany, Spiro is a fairly common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,780th among the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2011, when it reached 2,275th place. In the last ten years, Spiro has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,874th.
Nicknames & pet names
Spika
Famous people
- George Spiro Thanos (American martial artist)
- Spiro Comora (Greek writer)
- Spiro Debarski (Bulgarian footballer)
- Spiro Dellerba (American soccer player)
- Spiro Dine (Albanian writer)
- Spiro Kostof (American architect)
- Spiro Malas (American opera singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Spiro
What is the origin of the name Spiro?
The name Spiro has ancient Greek roots and can be traced back to the ancient Greek word spurídion (σπυρίδιον), which means 'basket' or 'gift basket.' Alternatively, it may also be derived from the Latin word spiritus, which means 'spirit' or 'soul.'
What does the name Spiro mean?
The meanings of the name Spiro range from 'the basket maker' to 'the miracle worker.' It is often associated with Saint Spyridon, who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries.
How popular is the name Spiro?
The name Spiro is known in some cultures, particularly in Greek and English, but is not particularly common. Variations such as Spiridon, Spyro, and Spyros are also widespread.