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Baby Name Spiridon |
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Meaning of Spiridon - What does the name Spiridon means? |
Pronunciation: |
spee-ree-don | |
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Boy Name |
Origin: |
Greek |
Name Meaning: |
A popular name among the Ionian Islands, Spiridon is a name of debated derivation. Some believe it is derived from the Greek spyriz (a round basket). Others think it is a diminutive form of the Latin spiritus (spirit, soul). The name was borne by a 4th-century Cypriot saint who was a hermit before becoming a bishop and playing a major role at the Nicene Council in 325 |
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Greek, Russian |
Variants: | Spyridon |
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