Pires
/ PEE-rehsh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
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- Trait
- Heritage
Meaning & Etymology
Son of Pedro
Son of Pedro
Etymology
The name Pires is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Pedro, which itself comes from the Latin name Petrus, meaning ‘rock’ or ‘stone’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance
Cultural context
In Cape Verde, Pires is a common surname that reflects the island nation’s Portuguese colonial heritage. It is often used to denote lineage and familial connections.
Symbolism
The name Pires symbolizes familial lineage and heritage, often highlighting a connection to a paternal ancestor named Pedro.
Famous People
Amílcar Cabral
politics · Guinea-Bissau/Cape Verde · b. 1924
A key figure in the struggle for independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde from Portuguese rule.