Pelayo

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Pelayo is a Spanish name derived from the Latin name Pelagius which means "of the sea" or "sea-born". Pelayo is also associated with the legendary Spanish hero, Pelayo, who led the Christian resistance against the Moors in the Battle of Covadonga in 722 AD.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Pelayo is pə-LAY-oh.
peh-LA-yo
Popularity
Pelayo is not a very popular name globally, but it is quite popular in Spain.

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Pelayo Name meanings & History

Pelayo is a Spanish name derived from the Latin name Pelagius which means "of the sea" or "sea-born". Pelayo is also associated with the legendary Spanish hero, Pelayo, who led the Christian resistance against the Moors in the Battle of Covadonga in 722 AD. Spanish form of Pelagius. This was the name of the founder of the kingdom of Asturias in the 8th century. Pelayo is a masculine name used primarily in Spanish-speaking countries. It is a popular name among Spanish-speaking families and is often chosen as a baby name due to its cultural and historical significance.

Zodiac Sign of Pelayo: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pelayo:

P: Passive,Partnership,Pensive,Particular,Political

E: Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Entertain,Exaggerate,Expressive

L: Liaison,Legal,Lover,Lazy,Languid,Luscious,Lovely

A: Action,Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

O: Obstinate,Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete

Pelayo is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Complex name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Famous people named Pelayo include Pelayo Diaz, a Spanish fashion blogger, and Pelayo Novo, a Spanish footballer.

2.) Pelayo (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) excellent sailor.


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