Origin, Meaning, And History of Casimiro
Casimiro is a common boy’s name of Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese origins. It is derived from the English and French names Casimir, which in turn is speculated to have originated from the Polish name Kazimierz, comprising of the Slavic element kaziti, implying ‘to destroy,’ and miru, symbolizing ‘world,’ or ‘peace.’
Historians believe that Casimir may also have descended from the Slavic root element Kazimir. Interestingly, Casimiro is a popular surname in Spain, where it is typically found in the provinces of Almería and Badajoz and also in the famous Canary Islands.
Several kings in Polish culture have borne the name Casimir since the 14th century. The name got popular in other European countries through Germany, where several cultures have taken a liking to it.
异国情调的four-syllable名称是语音学上?led ka-see-MEE-ro. It is especially popular in Europe, where it gave birth to several regional variants. Some popular variants of the name in different cultures and languages include Kazimir in Croatian, Russian, and Slovene, Kazimír in Czech and Slovak, Casimir in English and French, Kasimir in German, Kázmér in Hungarian, Kazimieras in Lithuanian, and Kazimierz and Kazik in Polish.
In popular culture, Casimiro has been quite popular due to their portrayals in several famous series. For instance, the characterRand Casimiroin theBreaking Badseries portrayed by John Posey has been significant in popularizing the name and surname. Despite being a part of the supporting cast, the character was heavily appreciated by the audience. This resulted in the character reprising his role in the prequel/sequel seriesBetter Call Saul.
Additionally, a 1945 Italian comedy film was named The Innocent Casimiro, directed by Carlo Campogalliani, and had the central character bearing the nameCasimiro Pelagatti, portrayed by Erminio Macario. Despite the movie failing to receive the audience’s attention, the performance of the central character was appreciated, which resulted in the popularization of the name.
How To Pronounce Casimiro?
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Listen to the sound of the name Casimiro in English.
Famous People With The Name Casimiro
- Casimiro Asumu NzeEquatoguinean sprinter, best known for competing in the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Antonio Casimiro Pinto de OliveiraPortuguese racing driver, who participated in the Rio de Janeiro Grand Prix in 1938, finishing fifth
- Casimiro “Jun” Alcantara Ynares IIIFilipino politician and physician, who served as the Public Information Officer of Antipolo
- Casimiro Berenguer PadillaPuerto Rican nationalist and the military instructor of the Cadets of the Republic
- Casimiro Montenegro FilhoBrazilian army and air force officer, who reached the rank of Marechal-do-ar
Casimiro On The Popularity Chart
Casimiro enjoyed marginal popularity in the US. Take a closer look at the graphs below to better understand its popularity over the years.
Popularity Over Time
Casimiro as a baby name reached its best popularity in 1985 when 16 babies per million were given the name. Check out the graph for detailed insights.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name has fared poorly on the chart and has been decreasing in ranking over the years. The graph below provides more information.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Casimiro
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Popular Sibling Names For Casimiro
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Boy Sibling Names For Casimiro
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Casimer
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Girl Sibling Names For Casimiro
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Casimira
Cosima
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Kasima
Kasmitha
Kasumi
Kazima
Kazimiera
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Names With Similar Meaning As Casimiro
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Casimiro?
The name Casimiro means ‘to destroy,’ ‘world,’ and ‘peace.’
2. What is the origin of the name Casimiro?
Casimiro has Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese origins.
3. How popular is the name Casimiro?
Casimiro is not a popular name since it has never appeared in the top 1000 names in the US since 1900, as per the Social Security Administration data (1), making it an uncommon masculine given name in the US.
4. What are some other names that are similar to Casimiro?
Casimir is the closest variant and the root name for Casimiro. Additionally, Kasimir (German), Kazimir (Croatian), Casimir (French), and Kazimir (Russian and Slovene) are some of the popular variants of the name in other languages.
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- Popularity of name Casimiro.
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