Syros

Syros is a Greek name derived from the island of Syros in the Cyclades, but as a personal name it is the Greek form of Syrus. The root name Syrus means "a Syrian" in Greek and is linked to the eponymous founder of Assyria in Greek mythology. Syrus also was a Roman cognomen, found notably in the 1st-century BC author Publilius Syrus, originally a slave from Syria. Two saints by this name include a 1st-century bishop of Pavia and a 4th-century bishop of Genoa.

The name Syros itself is also the name of a Greek island, one of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. The island is well-known for its capital Ermoupoli, a significant port town during the 19th century, with neo-classical architecture. However, as a personal name, Syros is uncommon and predominantly carries the weight of its ancient and mythological connections.

Related names include Syria, the region from which the name originates, and the Roman form Syrus. Other language variants include Siro in Spanish and Ashur in Semitic mythology, referring to the Assyrian deity.

• Meaning: Greek form of Syrus, meaning "a Syrian"
• Origin: Greek, derived from the island Syros or directly from Syrus
• Type: First name
• Usage: Greek