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Spyridon

Quick Facts

Greek Spelling: Σπυρίδων

Sex: Male

Pronunciation: spee-REE-thon

Name Day: December 12

Nicknames & Variants

Spyros, Spiros, Spiro

Meaning

Basket

Origin

Spyridon derives from the Greek "spyridion," meaning "basket," or possibly the Latin "spiritus," meaning "spirit." It's tied to Saint Spyridon, a fourth-century bishop known for his humble origins as a sheep farmer.

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