Rio

Meaning & origin

The male first name Rio comes from Spanish and means "river". It is a shortened form of the name "Río" and is mainly popular in Spain and Latin America. The name is a reference to the natural beauty and power of rivers, which are seen as life-giving and sacred in many cultures. In Greek mythology, Rio is also the name of a river god. The name is both a popular and memorable first name, both in its meaning and its origin.

First names similar to Rio

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Famous people with the first name Rio

• Rio Ferdinand English footballer

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