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Argyro

“silver”

About the name Argyro

Argyro is a Greek girls’ name meaning ‘silver’. It is derived from the Greek word ‘argyros’, meaning ‘silver’, which is related to the Latin argentum. The name is used in Greek folklore and literature, including folk songs. It is also an established given name in Greece and Cyprus, and a short form is Argyroula. In Byzantine history the noble family of the Argyroi took their name from the same word, and Romanos III Argyros became emperor.

Meaning
silver
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ar-JEE-roh(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Argyro

  • Argyro Marie
  • Argyro Sophia
  • Argyro Elena
  • Argyro Isabelle
  • Argyro Nikoleta

Questions about Argyro

What does Argyro mean?
Argyro is a Greek name meaning "silver".
How do you pronounce Argyro?
Argyro is pronounced ar-JEE-roh, with emphasis on the second syllable.

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