Pio

Pio is a masculine first name with Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish roots, derived from the Latin Pius. The meaning of the name is 'the pious', 'the righteous', and 'the God-fearing'.

What does the name Pio mean?

The name Pio, which is widespread in Italy, Portugal, and Spain, has its roots in the Latin Pius. It translates as 'the pious', 'the righteous', and 'the God-fearing'. The origin lies in the Latin word pĭus, which encompasses meanings such as 'pious', 'righteous', 'God-fearing', 'virtuous', and 'dutiful'. Pio became well-known through the patron saint of St. Giovanni Rotondo. The Spanish variant of the name is Pío, and an alternative spelling is Pijus. Feminine forms include Pia and Piia.

Where does the name Pio come from?

The origin of the name Pio is Latin, and it means 'the pious'. The Latin term pĭus combines the meanings of 'pious', 'righteous', 'God-fearing', 'virtuous', and 'dutiful'. The name is common in the languages of Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Pio?

Pio is pronounced as a two-syllable name with a vowel-stressed sound structure. The name is spoken as 'Pi-o' [ˈpiːo] and unfolds over two bright, open vowels. The gentle P at the beginning provides a mild entry, while the smooth transition from I to O creates a melodic, almost floating effect. Pio sounds light, friendly, and harmonious – short, yet resonant.

When is the name day of Pio?

The name days for Pio are April 30, August 21, and September 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Pio is a well-known first name and currently ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2005 at 827th place. In the last ten years, Pio has been given as a first name about 160 times, placing it 1,810th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,668th.

Famous people

• Annibale Pio Fabri (Italian opera singer)
• Antonio Pio Saracino (Italian architect)
• Damaso Pio de Bono (American bishop)
• Giuseppe Raimondo Pio Cesaro (geologist from Belgium)
• Mario Pio Gaspari (Italian theologian)
• Padre Pio (monk and saint)
• Pio Baroja (writer from Spain)
• Pio Colonnello (philosopher from Italy)
• Pio Corcuera (Argentinian football player)
• Pio Diaz (artist from Argentina)
• Pio Emanuelli (Italian astronomer)
• Pio Fabio Paolino (Italian painter)
• Pio Joris (Italian painter)
• Pio Leyva (musician from Cuba)
• Pio Manuel Correia (Polish botanist)
• Pio Marchi (Italian footballer)
• Pio Marmai (French actor)
• Pio Nakubuwai (rugby player from Fiji)
• Pio Panfili (Italian painter)
• Pio Parolini (ice hockey player from Switzerland)