Efisio
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Efisio
Efisio is the Italian form of Ephesios, derived from Greek Ephesos, meaning "of Ephesus," the ancient city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).
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Etymology
Efisio is the Italian form of Ephesios, derived from Greek Ephesos, meaning "of Ephesus," the ancient city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The name has its linguistic root in the Greek city name and carries geographical significance rather than a descriptive meaning.
The name is primarily used in Italian and Sardinian cultures, particularly in Catholicism, and is notably associated with Saint Ephesus (Santo Efisio), a Christian martyr venerated especially in Sardinia, where an annual festival celebrates him.
Efisio currently ranks #1,695 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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