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BoyPronounced English /ˈpɪɹ.əs/

Pyrrhus

A name of Greek origin meaning "flame-coloured, red".

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Pyrrhus is a boy name with Greek roots meaning "flame-coloured, red".

Pronunciation: English /ˈpɪɹ.əs/.

GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Meaningflame-coloured, red
PronunciationEnglish /ˈpɪɹ.əs/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Greek name Πύρρος (Pyrrhos) meaning "flame-coloured, red", related to πῦρ ( pyr ) meaning "fire". This was another name of Neoptolemus the son of Achilles. This was also the name of a 3rd-century BC king of Epirus who was famed for his victorious yet costly battles against Rome.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology, ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Πύρρος