Greek names reflect a long history and an unbroken line of centuries within a family. Usually, when a child is born it is given the name of its grandmother or grandfather accordingly, although lately some modern couples tend to break the tradition and the naming rule, choosing names they like. The name is given to [...]
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If you have been to Greece at least once, you have probably figured out already which are the most common Female Greek names. You have met at least two Marias – or even more – you have had coffee with a woman named Eleni, or you have been served in a restaurant or coffee shop [...]
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Greek surnames are complicated for most foreigners; not to mention how weird they sound! The origins of Greek surnames, roots and etymology vary a lot; in fact you can find some very typical Greek last names, or very common ones, while others are funny, bizarre or even insulting. In Greece every period has its own [...]
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Ancient Greek names are popular almost all over the world. It is not uncommon to find male or female ancient Greek names in other countries and continents. This comes as no surprise of course, because of the importance and influence of the ancient Greek civilization. In fact many foreigners search for ancient Greek names for [...]
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Male Greek names are so many and different. In Greece there are male names from the antiquity – some of the ancient Greek male names are truly amazing and interesting – from the Christian tradition, or local Greek customs. As with female Greek names, people tend to give their children the name of the grandfather [...]
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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 Male Version of name Rena: N/A Nameday of name Eirini: May 5th Origin of name Rena – [...]
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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 isYarden, and it is derived from the word yarad meaning “descend” or “flow down”. In the New Testament, John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ in [...]
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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 use) Nameday of Kriti: N/A Origin of name Kriti Kriti is a name that is [...]
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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 angels with six wings, according to Isaiah’s description in the Bible. Today Serafeim is a [...]
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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 refers to someone who is interested in his fellow man. The name Venizelos is common [...]
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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 “doro”, which mean equal and gift respectively. It is the female respective of name Isidoros. [...]
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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 early Christian years. Sound of name Theonymphi: The-o-neé-mpheeh Male Version of name Theonymphi: N/A Nameday [...]
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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 – The 40 Virgins Erasmia is an ancient Greek name, which became more common in the [...]
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Famous Greeks by name 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 by name Vasilis or Vasilios, who have exceled in their field. Famous Greeks by [...]
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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 of famous Greeks who celebrate their nameday on December 25th! Famous Greeks by name Christos [...]
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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 Ancient Greece, but it became popular in the Greek mainland during the Roman and Byzantine [...]
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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, the husband of the land or earth. Sound of name Poseidonas: Po-see-thó-nas Female Version of [...]