Hi Jennifer,

I am due in 4 weeks and still have not found a name for little boy!!!! Well today I heard a name but cant seem to find the meaning of it anywhere. I love it but not quiet sure if I want to choose it till I know the background of it. The name is Arsyn. Help Please!!!

Amandafirehand

Dear Amanda,

Arsyn is an alternate spelling of the name Arsen, which is a form of the Greek name Arsenio/Arsenios. It means “virile” in Greek.

Unfortunately, though, the name is a homonym of the word ARSON, meaning “The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.” I would highly advise against using this name for your child.

If you desperately need name advice, please visit our new (free) community forum, where you can post for hundreds of helpful namers to help you: Need Name Advice!

Sincerely,
Jennifer

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