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Kairo

“modern coinage; no established meaning”

About the name Kairo

Kairo is a modern American given name derived from the English name of the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The city name Cairo comes from the Arabic al-Qāhirah, meaning ‘the victorious.’ As a given name, Kairo does not have a traditional meaning beyond its association with the city. The spelling ‘Kairo’ is also used in German for the city, but its use as a personal name is a recent phenomenon in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a trend of adopting place names as given names.

Meaning
modern coinage; no established meaning
Origin
Modern American
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
KAI-roh(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Cairo

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Middle names for Kairo

  • Kairo James
  • Kairo Alexander
  • Kairo Michael
  • Kairo Lee
  • Kairo Thomas

Questions about Kairo

What does Kairo mean?
Kairo is a Modern American name meaning "modern coinage; no established meaning".
How do you pronounce Kairo?
Kairo is pronounced KAI-roh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Kairo?
Variants of Kairo include Cairo.

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