Greek Names

The Many Faces of Anna: From Literature to Screen

Artkreta — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:55:12 +0000

The name “Anna” holds significant cultural resonance in both literature and music, particularly through the character Anna Karenina from Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel. Here are some notable instances: Anna in Literature The name “Anna” has been prominently featured in literature, ... Read More...

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11 Greek Songs for Anna

Artkreta — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 17:24:38 +0000

In Greek music, the name Anna has inspired numerous songs performed by beloved artists such as Antonis Kalogiannis, Dionysis Savvopoulos, Vasilis Kazoulis, Anna Vissi, Lakis Papadopoulos, and Giorgos Dalaras. These songs celebrate the name Anna through various themes and styles, ... Read More...

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Takis

Katia — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:21:04 +0000

Takis is a male Greek name which is rather common in Greece, or at least used to be until recently. Nowadays, Greek people tend to keep their main name and avoid using diminutives or nicknames, as it used to happen ... Read More...

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Evanthia

Katia — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:41:37 +0000

Evanthia is a female Greek name, whose origins are found in Ancient Greece, but it was used more during the early Christian years. The name Evanthia derives from the words “ev” and “anthos” which mean nice and rosebud, therefore Evanthia ... Read More...

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Andronikos

Katia — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:21:43 +0000

Andronikos is a male Greek name, which derives from the words “andros” (of the man) and “niki” (victory). Andronikos is an ancient Greek name, which means victorious. It is the male respective of name Androniki. Sound of name Andronikos: A-ndró-nee-kos ... Read More...

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Androniki

Katia — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:45:56 +0000

Androniki is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek words andros and niki, which mean “of the man” and “victory” respectively. Hence, Androniki means the victory of a man, or the victorious man. Androniki is an ancient Greek ... Read More...

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Thalia

Katia — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:46:49 +0000

Thalia is a female Greek name that derives from the main name Efthalia. Although today it is considered a diminutive, in ancient Greece Thalia was a standalone ancient Greek name. Thalia was attributed to many Greek women, including one of ... Read More...

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Efthalia

Katia — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:03:52 +0000

Efthalia is a female Greek name, which derives from the Greek words “ef” and “thalo”, which mean good and blossom respectively. Therefore, Efthalia means the rich and blooming one. Name Efthalia is not as common as it used to be ... Read More...

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Gerasimos

Katia — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:21:00 +0000

Gerasimos is a male Greek name, which is commonly found on the island of Kefalonia or Cephalonia in the Ionian Sea. Gerasimos derives from the Greek words geras (γερας), which means both “old” or “honour”. In general, Gerasimos is the ... Read More...

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Makis

Katia — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:21:56 +0000

Makis is a male Greek name commonly used in Greece. Makis is actually a nickname, diminutive of certain main male names, such as Thomas, Efthymis, Asimakis and more. In Greece it is quite common to see male names in -akis, ... Read More...

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Zinovia

Katia — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:10:25 +0000

Zinovia is a Greek female name which means “life of Zeus”. Zinovia derives from the Greek word zeno, a prefix form of the name of God Zeus, combined with bios, which means “life”. So, Zinovia means Zeus’ life. Sound of name Zinovia: ... Read More...

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Anastasios

Katia — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:21:23 +0000

Anastasios is a male Greek name, which means “resurrection”. The name Anastasios derives from the Greek word anastasis, which literally means “standing up” and “resurrection”. Anastasios is a rather common male name in Greece. Sound of name Anastasios: A-na-stá-see-os Female Version ... Read More...

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Sakis

Katia — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:21:53 +0000

Sakis is a male Greek name, which is relatively common in Greece. Sakis is the diminutive of a couple male Greek names. The suffix -akis in Greek means “little” or small, so you may find a series of names ending ... Read More...

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Greek names and love

Katia — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:44 +0000

Certain Greek names are synonymous of love, either because these names refer to love itself, or because they are associated with one of its characteristics and virtues. In Greece, there are several Greek words for love, because there are different ... Read More...

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Sergios

Katia — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:21:52 +0000

Sergios is a male Greek name whose origins are found in the early Roman years. The name Sergios possibly means “servant” in Latin, but most likely it is of unknown Etruscan origin. Sound of name Sergios: Sé-ryeeos Female version of name ... Read More...

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Nina

Katia — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:21:02 +0000

Nina is a female Greek name whose etymology is not known; some people think that it derives from the Spanish word “nina”, which means child. If you meet a woman named Nina you should ask her if that is her ... Read More...

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Famous Greeks named Anna

Katia — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:43 +0000

The name Anna, while common in Greece, has been carried by several notable women who have left their mark on Greek society and culture. Our research reveals an impressive array of accomplished individuals spanning various fields of expertise. These distinguished ... Read More...

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Rena

Katia — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:54:46 +0000

Rena is a female Greek name which derives from the name Eirini. Rena is the most common dimunitive of Eirini used in Greece and it also derives from the word “eiro” which means “to connect”. Sound of name Rena: Ré-nah ... Read More...

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Iordanis

Katia — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:21:17 +0000

Iordanis is a male Greek name whose origins are found in the Hebrew language. Iordanis is the name of the River Jordan, which flows between the countries of Jordan and Israel. The river’s name in Hebrew is Yarden, and it ... Read More...

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Kriti

Katia — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:21:08 +0000

Kriti is a female Greek name. Kriti is not a common name, but it is used on the island of Crete, which in Greek is called Kriti. Sound of name Kriti: Kreé-teeh Male Version of name Kriti: Kritos (not in ... Read More...

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Serapheim or Serafeim

Katia — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:01:09 +0000

Serapheim or Serafeim is a male Greek name, whose meaning is rather complicated. Serapheim is the Greek version of the Latin name Seraphinus, which derives from the biblical word seraphim meaning “the fiery ones” in Hebrew. The seraphim were an order of ... Read More...

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Venizelos

Katia — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:21:26 +0000

Venizelos is a Greek name which is mostly common in Crete. The name Venizelos is written as Benizelos (Βενιζέλος) in Greek and it derives from the Italian words “bene” (which means good) and “zelo” (which means interesting). Thus the name ... Read More...

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Isidora

Katia — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:21:24 +0000

Isidora is a female Greek name whose origins are found in the ancient years; however, in ancient Greece it was not a very common name and was mainly used in early Christian years. Isidora derives from the words “isos” and ... Read More...

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Theonymphi or Theonymfi

Katia — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:21:26 +0000

Theonymhpi or Theonymfi is a female Greek name, which derives from the Greek words “theos” and “nymphi” which translate to “God” and “nymph” or “bride” respectively. Therefore, Theonymphi is God’s nymph or God’s bride. The name Theonymfi was used in ... Read More...

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Erasmia

Katia — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:22:20 +0000

Erasmia is a female Greek name, whose origins are found in Ancient Greece. Erasmia derived from Greek word ερασμιος (erasmios) meaning “beloved”. Sound of name Erasmios: E-ra-smeé-a Male Version of Erasmia: Erasmos Nameday of Erasmia: September 1st Origin of name Erasmia – ... Read More...

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Famous Greeks named Vasilis or Vasilios

Katia — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:21:47 +0000

Famous Greeks named Vasilis are the first to receive wishes and Chronia Polla on the first day of the year, since name Vasilis (or Vasilios) celebrates its nameday on January 1st. Here we are presenting a list of famous Greeks ... Read More...

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Famous Greeks by name Christos or Hristos

Katia — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:21:31 +0000

Name Christos or Hristos is one of the popular Greek names; it celebrates its nameday on Christmas day. There are numerous famous Greeks by name Christos or Hristos, therefore if you feel like wishing to someone, here is a list ... Read More...

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Virginia

Katia — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:21:53 +0000

Virginia is a female name from the latin word virgo, which means “maid, virgin”. When hearing the name for the first time, you will think that it’s not Greek. Indeed, Virginia is not a typical Greek name with roots in ... Read More...

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Poseidonas or Poseidon

Katia — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:21:43 +0000

Poseidonas is a male Greek name with its origin in the ancient Greek mythology. The name Poseidonas, or Poseidon in ancient Greek, derives from the words “posis” (which means husband) and “de” which means earth. Therefore, Poseidonas is the man, ... Read More...

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Aristarchos

Katia — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:21:51 +0000

Aristarchos is a male Greek name coming from the Greek words “aristos” (best) and “archi” (source, origin). Aristarchos is the name of a famous ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician. Sound of name Aristarchos: A-reé-sta-rchos Female Version of name Aristarchos: N/A ... Read More...

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