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Arsenio
Pronounced ar-SEH-nee-oh /ɑrˈsɛ.ni.oʊ/Medium
Meaning: Spanish/Italian form of Arsenius — from Greek arsenios, 'virile, strong, manly, masculine'Medium
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History & Origin
Arsenio is the Spanish and Italian form of Arsenius — from Greek arsenios, 'virile, strong, manly, masculine'. Borne by St Arsenius the Great, a 4th-century hermit. A lyrical, classic name across the Spanish- and Italian-speaking world (the entertainer Arsenio Hall; said 'ar-SEH-nee-oh'; nickname Arsen).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, virile-and-strong at the root, and classic.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Arsenio mean?
Arsenio is the Spanish Arsenius — Greek 'virile, strong, manly'.
How do you pronounce Arsenio?
It's said ar-SEH-nee-oh /ɑrˈsɛ.ni.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Arsenio a boy or girl name?
Arsenio is a boy's name.
How popular is Arsenio?
Arsenio is a rare name in the U.S.