Feminine of Cesar (Caesar)
Name Profile
Castro
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Castro.
Primary meaning
Fortress; castle (Latin)
Pronunciation: KAHS-troh
Profile summary
From Latin 'castrum' meaning 'fortress' or 'castle.' Extremely rare as a given name. Common as a surname (e.g., Fidel Castro). The current meaning shown for this name is Fortress; castle (Latin). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAHS-troh. It is listed alongside the related form Castros. Castro appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Castro is currently cataloged under Spanish/portuguese (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Fortress; castle (Latin).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Spanish/portuguese (latin) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Castro is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related form for this profile: Castros. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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