Isidro

gift of Isis (Greek via Spanish)

Isidro is a spanish boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 290, with 25,517 records. It has 3 syllables.

Spanish Spanish colonial
May 2021 rank
#290
May 2021 records
25,517
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Background
Spanish colonial
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

gift of Isis (Greek via Spanish)

Isidro is a classic Spanish male name rooted in the ancient Greek name Isidoros. It became widespread in the Spanish-speaking world primarily due to Saint Isidore the Farmer (San Isidro Labrador) and Saint Isidore of Seville. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the Spanish colonial era and remains deeply woven into rural and agricultural communities.

Derived from the Greek name Isidoros, meaning 'gift of Isis', transmitted through Spanish Christian tradition.

Spanish 90% Other 10%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
1/5
Formal feel
2/5
Sound: Neutral Saint Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well

In the Philippines

Commonly given to boys born near May 15 (feast of San Isidro Labrador) or in farming families. Frequently shortened to nicknames like Sid, Sidro, Dro, or Droy.

Best known for: San Isidro Labrador (Saint Isidore the Farmer), patron saint of farmers celebrated in festivals like Pahiyas

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