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Wiro 1
Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. WEE-ro(Dutch)  [key]
Other Forms FormsWiero (Dutch variant spelling)

Meaning & History

Meaning uncertain. According to one Dutch source, the name might possibly be related to the Old English verb werian meaning "to defend, to protect". Also compare Old English wer meaning "man, husband" as well as "hero, warrior".

This name was most notably borne by saint Wiro of Roermond (8th century AD), who was also known as Wera or Wiro of Utrecht. He was an Anglo-Saxon (though some say Irish) missionary who preached in what is now the province of Limburg in the Netherlands.
Added 1/7/2015 by LMS
Edited 4/27/2021 by Lucille


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