Zafiro as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Zafiro

What is the meaning of the name Zafiro ?

The baby name Zafiro is a Male name and is pronounced {'ipa': '/saˈfiɾo/ (Latin American/phonetic: /zaˈfiɾo/)', 'phonetic': 'zah-FEE-roh'}.

Zafiro is Spanish in Origin.

Zafiro derives from the Spanish word for “sapphire,” ultimately tracing to Greek sappheiros and Latin sapphirus, likely linked to Hebrew sappir. The name evokes the deep-blue gemstone associated with wisdom, truth, and celestial protection, and it aligns with the September birthstone and the color blue. Romance languages preserve cognates - Spanish zafiro and Italian zaffiro - making the name feel both luminous and Old World while remaining fresh in contemporary use.

Usage as a given name is rare but rising in Spanish-speaking communities from the late 20th century onward, sometimes adopted by families seeking a jewel name with a masculine -o ending; it also appears as a unisex choice. Notable variants and equivalents include Zaffiro (Italian), Safira (Portuguese/Indonesian), Sapphira or Saphira, and the English Sapphire; Zafira is a related modern feminine form. Nicknames such as Zafi or Firo occur in casual use.