Arsenio
virile, masculine (Greek via Spanish)
Arsenio is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 326, with 23,076 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
virile, masculine (Greek via Spanish)
Arsenio is the Spanish form of the ancient Greek name Arsenios. It entered the Philippine naming tradition during the Spanish colonial period as a Christian saint's name. It was widely used throughout the 20th century.
Derived from the Greek name Arsenios, meaning 'virile' or 'masculine' (from arsen, 'male'). It was adopted into Spanish and introduced to the Philippines through Spanish colonization and Catholic saint veneration.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly nicknamed 'Senio', 'Arsen', or 'Boy'. In the Philippines, it carries a traditional, venerable tone and is most common among older generations.
Related forms
- Arsenio Spanish
- Arsenios Greek
- Arsenio Italian
- Arsène French
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Arsenio with common surname pairs
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Is Arsenio a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Arsenio is number 326, with 23,076 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.