Porfiria
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Porfiria
Porfiria is the feminine form of Porfírio, derived from the Latin name Porphyrius, which comes from the Greek word "porphyra" meaning "purple" or "purple dye," historically associated with royalty and nobility.
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Etymology
Porfiria is the feminine form of Porfírio, derived from the Latin name Porphyrius, which comes from the Greek word "porphyra" meaning "purple" or "purple dye," historically associated with royalty and nobility. The name is used primarily in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking Catholic communities, with historical significance in early Christian martyrology, particularly Saint Porphyrius of Gaza.
Porfiria currently ranks #8,004 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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