Pirro facts for kids

Pirro is a name that can be used for people or places. It's often a first name or a family name (surname). The name Pirro has a long history, going back to ancient Greece!

What Does the Name Pirro Mean?

The name Pirro comes from the ancient Greek word "Pyrrhos." This word means "flame-colored" or "red-haired." So, if someone was called Pyrrhos long ago, they might have had fiery red hair!

The name was later used in Latin as "Pyrrhus." Over time, it became Pirro in places like Albania and Italy.

Pirro as a First Name

In Albania, Pirro is a popular first name for boys. It's like a special part of their culture.

Here are some famous people named Pirro:

• Pirro Çako (born 1965) is an Albanian artist. He creates beautiful music and art.
• Pirro Dodbiba (1925–2004) was an Albanian politician. Politicians help lead a country and make decisions for its people.
• Pirro Vaso (born 1948) is an Albanian architect. Architects design buildings, from houses to schools and big stadiums!

Pirro as a Family Name

Pirro can also be a family name, or surname. Sometimes, you might see it as "DiPirro," which means "of Pirro" or "from the Pirro family."

This family name often comes from the historical figure Pyrrhus of Epirus. He was a famous king and general who lived a very long time ago, from 319/318 BC to 272 BC. He was known for his military victories.

The Pirro family name has roots in ancient Greece and a region called Magna Graecia. This was a part of Southern Italy where many Greek settlers lived long ago.

Here are some well-known people with the family name Pirro:

• Emanuele Pirro (born 1962) is an Italian race-car driver. He's known for his speed and skill on the track.
• Jeanine Pirro (born 1951) is an American TV personality and former judge. She talks about legal topics on television.
• Loreta Pirro (born 1997) is an Albanian professional racing cyclist. She competes in bike races.
• Michele Pirro (born 1986) is an Italian motorcycle racer. He rides powerful motorcycles in competitions.
• Ugo Pirro (1920–2008) was an Italian screenwriter and novelist. He wrote stories for movies and books.

Other Meanings of Pirro

• Pirro Ligorio (died 1583) was an Italian artist. He was famous for his drawings and designs, especially for gardens and buildings.
• Pirro people are also known as the Yine people. They are an indigenous tribe living in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

See also

• All pages with titles containing "Pirro"
• Piro (disambiguation)

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