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Nairo

♂ Boy

Pronounced NY-roh /ˈnaɪ.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Colombian given name, borne by the cyclist Nairo Quintana, understood to have Indigenous (Muisca/Chibcha) heritage. Its precise meaning is not firmly documented; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Colombian name: Nairo is carried by the cyclist Nairo Quintana (said 'NY-roh'). Of Indigenous heritage — routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowColombian
MeaningA Colombian given name, borne by the cyclist Nairo Quintana, understood to have Indigenous (Muisca/Chibcha) heritage. Its precise meaning is not firmly documented; routes uncertain, which we note.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Nairo is a Colombian name of Indigenous (Muisca/Chibcha) heritage, brought to notice by the cyclist Nairo Quintana. Its exact meaning is uncertain, which we note — distinctive and rare in the U.S. (said 'NY-roh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Latin American families. Rare, distinctive, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Nairo is a Colombian given name — best known through the cyclist Nairo Quintana — understood to have Indigenous heritage, though its precise meaning is not firmly documented; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'NY-roh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Nairo — Colombian name; Indigenous heritage; cyclist Nairo Quintana; routes uncertain

Variations

NayroNairohNairon

Nicknames

NaiRo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nairo mean?

Nairo is a Colombian name of Indigenous heritage, carried by the cyclist Nairo Quintana; its precise meaning is not firmly documented, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nairo?

It's said NY-roh /ˈnaɪ.roʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nairo a boy or girl name?

Nairo is a boy's name.

How popular is Nairo?

Nairo is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Latin American families.

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