Tio
[ti.oʊ]Meaning
recorded as a given name in Greenlandic, Māori and Batak
Background Story
Tio is recorded as a given name in Greenlandic and Māori, where it is masculine, and in Batak, where it is used for both girls and boys. These records are contributor submissions rather than the reference work's own entries, so they establish that the name is used without giving its meaning or origin.
Temperament
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