Carrier of heavy loads
Pronunciation: POR-ter
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Porter is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Carrier of heavy loads". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: POR-ter. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Πόρτερ
ο φύλακας των πυλών, ο φέρων βάρος
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
POR-ter
IPA
/ˈpɔːrtər/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Garnet)
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Porter was a common name in medieval England, particularly among monks and merchants. The name Porter carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Medieval period (5th-16th centuries)
There is a Saint Porter, a 12th-century French monk who is said to have miraculously healed a leper.
12th century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Porter
one who carries or guards, gatekeeper
פורטר
שומר שערים, נושא משאות
Πόρτερ
ο φύλακας των πυλών, ο φέρων βάρος
Porter
ianitor, bajulus
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