Zio

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zee-oh'ZEE-oh'2 syllables
🇮🇹Italian
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MEANING

Uncle

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Latin 'avunculus', meaning uncle.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Italian-speaking regions to refer to a male relative.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used within families to denote relationship hierarchy.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Melodic

MEANING

Glow

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

From Hebrew roots meaning brightness or shining.

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with positive energy and warmth in Hebrew culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in ancient texts to describe luminous qualities.

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FAQs About Zio

The name Zio means "Uncle" in Italian, "Glow" in Hebrew.
Zio has Italian and Hebrew origins. Derived from Latin 'avunculus', meaning uncle.
Zio is pronounced zee-oh (ZEE-oh). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Zio include Zi, Zee.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Zio include Luca, Mia, Enzo, Ava.
The most common spelling is Zio. Alternative spellings include Zeo.