Greek Names

Eftichis

Katia — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:54:36 +0000

Eftichis is a male Greek name deriving from the main name Eftichios. As with its main name, Eftichis is also associated with the word “eftichia”, which means happiness. Therefore, Eftichis is the one who bears happiness. Eftichis is an ancient Greek Name, but it has become more popular and commonly used in early Christian years. Sound [...]

Alkis

Katia — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:15:56 +0000

Alkis is a male Greek name which comes from the ancient years. If you meet a man named Alkis, it means that his main name is either Alkiviadis or Alkinoos. In Greek it is easier to understand the difference, because name Alkis is written differently depending on the main name. Alkis is spelled Άλκις in Greek when [...]

Alkiviadis

Katia — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:15:56 +0000

Alkiviadis is a male Greek name whose origins are found in the Ancient years. In fact, the Ancient Greek name Alkiviadis reminds us of one of the most known Athenian politicians who raised controversy around his name and his actions. The name Alkiviadis is a compound word from the Greek words alki ( a type of [...]

Names of Ancient Greek Philosophers

Katia — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:45:48 +0000

Many of the names of Ancient Greek Philosophers are well-known due to the fact that philosophy was actually born in Greece, as the word itself proclaims. The base of science, political theory, law, physics and arts was set by these wise men that lived in Ancient Greece. Ancient Greece was remembered for its many great philosophers. Philosophers were [...]

Titos

Katia — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:15:18 +0000

Greek name Titos has been in use since the ancient years; the name derives from the Greek word “tio” which means to honor. Titos is, thus, the man who honors the others. The Greek name Titos is associated with the Roman Emperor Titus who inspired Shakespeare to write the homonym play. Sound of name Titos: Teé – [...]

Zeus Greek Names

Katia — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:45:31 +0000

Zeus’ Greek Names reflect his multi-leveled role in ancient Greek Mythology. Zeus is the King of the Gods , the ruler of the Olympian Gods. Unlike many Greek divinities, the origins of name Zeus are undisputed. “Zeus” is connected with an ancient Indo-European deity Dyeus, which roughly translates as ’sky’, ‘day’ (as opposed to night) and ‘clear’. [...]

Ioulitta or Ioulita

Katia — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:45:55 +0000

Ioulitta is a female Greek name that was used in Greece since the early Medieval years. It is considered a name of Venetian origin, therefore the existence of the Venetians in Greece since the 13th century obviously affected and influenced the language as well. Ioulitta is also spelled Ioulita, with just one -t. Sound of name [...]

Miron or Myron

Katia — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:45:56 +0000

Miron or Myron is a male Greek name, commonly found in the ancient years. As an ancient Greek name, Miron referred to the essential oil named myro in Greek (myrrh in English). It was not a very popular name for many decades but towards the end of the 80s, when naming children with ancient Greek [...]

Names of Ancient Greek Astronomers

Katia — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:45:05 +0000

It is most certain that the names of Ancient Greek Astronomers are known worldwide, due to their contribution to Astronomy and mathematics. The Hellenistic period marked advances in astronomy, mathematics and medicine. Hellinistic refers to the Greeks and others who lived after Alexander the Great’s conquests, during which there existed a mixture of civilizations. The Greek [...]

Garifallia

Katia — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:45:54 +0000

Garifallia is a female Greek name which actually originates from the ancient years, although the name was not in use at the time. Garifallia is a name that refers to the flower clove. In its ancient form it means the rosebud of Zeus; science has categorized the flower clove to the family of Dianthos (rosebud [...]

Pantelina

Katia — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:45:29 +0000

Pantelina is a female Greek name, the female respective of name Panteleimon. Pantelina is a name that also became popular during the early Christian years. The male name Panteleimon is a compound word that derives from the words pantes which means everyone, and eleimon which means merciful. Sound of name Pantelina: Pa-nte-leé-na Male Version of name Pantelina: Panteleimon Nameday [...]

Panteleimon

Katia — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:45:27 +0000

Panteleimon is a male Greek name which is not that commonly used in its full form. Panteleimon is the main name from which derives the name Pantelis – its most popular nickname. Sound of name Panteleimon: Pa – nte – leh-eé-mon Female Version of name Panteleimon: Pantelina Nameday of Panteleimon: July 27th Origin of name Panteleimon – Agios Panteleimon [...]

Pantelis

Katia — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:45:25 +0000

Pantelis is a male Greek name which derives from the main name Panteleimon. It is a compound word that derives from the words pantes which means everyone, and eleimon which means merciful. Pantelis or Panteleimon refers to an all compassionate man. It became a popular name during the early Christian years. Sound of name Pantelis: Pa-nte-leés Female Version [...]

Sotiria

Katia — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:45:41 +0000

Sotiria is a female Greek name, the female respective of name Sotirios. Sotiria, as a word, originates from the Greek word sotiria which means salvation. Sound of name Sotiria: So – tee – reé -a Male Version of name Sotiria: Sotirios Nameday of Sotiria: August 6th Origin of name Sotiria Since Sotiria is the female respective name of Sotirios, therefore [...]

Sotirios

Katia — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:45:12 +0000

Sotirios is a common male Greek name with a vast meaning and importance for the Greek orthodox church and its calendar. Sotirios derives from the Greek word sotirios which means “the saving” or the “savior”. Sound of name Sotirios: So-tee-ree-os Female Version of name Sotirios: Sotiria Nameday of Sotirios: August 6th Origin of name Sotirios – The Metamorphosis of [...]

Sotiris

Katia — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:45:03 +0000

Sotiris is a male Greek name, the most common nickname that derives from the main name Sotirios. Sotiris is a quite popular name, especially in certain regions of the mainland and the islands of the Eastern Aegean. Sound of name Sotiris: So- teé – rees Female Version of name Sotiris: Sotiria Nameday of Sotiris: August 6th Origin of name [...]

Margeta

Katia — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:40:39 +0000

Margeta is a female Greek name, which derives from the name Maria. It is not a very popular name in the Greek islands, but it is rather common in the Greek mainland, especially in Central Greece. Once upon a time, when most Greeks would choose a diminutive or nickname, Margeta was used by many Greek [...]

Kiki

Katia — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:30:36 +0000

Kiki is a female Greek name deriving from the name Kiriaki. Kiki is the most common diminutive of Kiriaki, and used to be quite common in the past, when Greek women were using nicknames and diminutives. Today it is not that much in use. Sound of name Kiki: Kee-keé Male Version of Kiki: N/A Nameday of Kiki: July [...]

Kiriaki or Kyriaki

Katia — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:30:35 +0000

Kiriaki or Kyriaki is a female Greek name which is still rather common, especially in the Greek mainland or some islands of the Eastern Aegean Sea. Kiriaki is a name which refers to the seventh day of creation, Sunday, since the Greek name for Sunday is Kiriaki (Kyriaki). Sound of name Kiriaki: Kee-ree-ah-keé Male Version of name [...]

Paraskevi

Katia — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:30:38 +0000

Paraskevi is a female Greek name, deriving from the homonym Greek word paraskevi, which means preparation. Paraskevi is a name that was first used in the early Christian years. An alternative spelling of name Paraskevi is Paraskeui. It is the female respective name of Paraskevas. Sound of name Paraskevi: Pa-ra-ske-veé Male Version of name Paraskevi: Paraskevas Nameday of [...]

Kiriakos or Kyriakos

Katia — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:30:40 +0000

Kiriakos is a male Greek name, the male respective of name Kiriaki. Kiriakos is not a word that means something in Greek, it is a name formed by the female name. Name Kiriakos is alternatively spelled Kyriakos. Sound of name Kiriakos: Kee-ree-á-kos Male Version of name Kiriakos: Kiriaki Nameday of Kiriakos: July 7th Origin of name Kiriakos – Agia [...]

Magda

Katia — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:00:30 +0000

Magda is a female Greek name, which derives from the name Magdalini, being its most common diminutive. Sound of name Magda: Mág-da Male Version of name Magda: N/A Nameday of name Magda: July 22nd Origin of name Magda Magda derives from the name Magdalini, therefore the name is associated with Mary Magdalene (Maria Magdalini). You can read all the additional [...]

Magdalini

Katia — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:30:29 +0000

Magdalini is a female Greek name, whose origins are found in the early Christian Years. The name derives from a title that means “of Magdala” a region in Galilee. Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala – the village on the sea of Galilee, whose name [...]

Apostolia

Katia — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:29:53 +0000

Apostolia is a female Greek name, the female respective of name Apostolis. It is not as common as the male name. Its origins are also found in the ancient Greek language, since its roots are associated with the word apostello, which means to send. Sound of name Apostolia: A-po-sto-leé-a Male Version of the name Apostolia: Apostolos or [...]

Tolis

Katia — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:45:46 +0000

Tolis is a male Greek name deriving from the name Apostolos or Apostolis. It is a rather common nickname, although today most Greeks tend to keep their full given name, rather than adopting a nickname or diminutive. Sound of name Tolis: Tó – lees Female Version of name Tolis: Apostolia (from Apostolis) Nameday of name Tolis: June 30th Origin [...]

Apostolis

Katia — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:46:59 +0000

Apostolis is a male Greek name deriving from the name Apostolos. There is a slight dispute on whether name Apostolos is the main given name and Apostolis a nickname and altered version, or vice versa. In most cases though name Apostolos is considered the main given name to Greek boys. Apostolis also derives from the [...]

Apostolos

Katia — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:40:32 +0000

Apostolos is a male Greek name, originating from the ancient years. Apostolos is a Greek word which means apostle, or messenger, deriving from the verb “apostello” which means “to send”. In the ancient years, the word Apostolos was not used as a name, but as an attribute. Sound of name Apostolos: A-pó- sto-los Female Version of name [...]

Famous Greeks without a Greek name

Katia — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:31:51 +0000

Do you know how many Famous Greeks without a Greek name have made a huge career in their field? It is most likely that you have heard many times of someone being a Greek without having a typical Greek name. There are many famous Greeks, actors, singers or politicians that have changed their given Greek name [...]

Panos

Katia — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:30:56 +0000

Panos is a common male Greek name, which derives from the name Panagiotis. It used to be very popular among younger guys in the past, but since many men and women tend to keep the full given name today, Panos has lost its popularity. Still, though, it can be used to call a man named [...]

Nikoleta

Katia — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:20:06 +0000

Nikoleta is a female Greek name, quite commonly used both in the islands and the mainland. It is the main given name, from which derives the name Niki or Nike. Nikoleta is the female respective name of Nikos or Nikolaos in its full form. Sound of name Nikoleta: Nee-ko- lé-tah Male version of name [...]