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GirlPronounced Classical Greek /iː.ɔ̌ː/; English /ˈaɪ.oʊ/Italian language family

Io

Meaning unknown.

Quick answer

Io is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /iː.ɔ̌ː/; English /ˈaɪ.oʊ/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationClassical Greek /iː.ɔ̌ː/; English /ˈaɪ.oʊ/
Language familyItalian

Meaning and history

Meaning unknown. In Greek mythology Io was a princess loved by Zeus, who changed her into a heifer in order to hide her from Hera. A moon of Jupiter bears this name in her honour.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Ἰώ