Io
Greek Mythology · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Io
The name 'Io' means "violet" or "violet flower" in Greek, derived from the Ancient Greek word *íon* (ἴον).
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Etymology
The name 'Io' means "violet" or "violet flower" in Greek, derived from the Ancient Greek word *íon* (ἴον). It is used in Greek mythology as the name of a mortal priestess of Hera who was transformed into a heifer by Zeus, and in astronomy as the name of Jupiter's innermost moon.
Io currently ranks #15,815 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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