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Magda
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 [...]
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Magdalini
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 [...]
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Magia or Maya
Magia or Maya is a female Greek name, whose origins and roots are found in the ancient years. Magia is an ancient Greek name and was one of the Pleiades or Seven Sisters, that were representing a star cluster. We know today of Maya Nebula, a star named after the mythological Maya who was also the [...]
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Mairi
Mairi is a female Greek name, deriving from the name Maria. Mairi is a rather common name in Greece, although it is mostly used in the Greek mainland rather than the islands. Mairi is obviously the Greek respective of name Mary in English. Sound of name Mairi: Mé-ree (same as Mary) Male Version of name [...]
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Mando or Manto
Mando or Manto is a female Greek name deriving from the Greek word “mantis”, which means prophet or fortune teller. Mando is an ancient Greek name; you can find it written both ways, because the spelling Manto seems to be closer to the Greek spelling, while Mando is the most common romanized version of the [...]
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Manolis
Manolis is a male name commonly found in Greece; it derives from the name Emmanouil, which comes from the Hebrew word Immanuel meaning ” God is with us”. This used to be the foretold name of the Messiah in the Old Testament. It has been used in England since the 16th century in the spellings [...]
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Manos
Manos is a male name in Greece, deriving from the name Emmanouil. It is the short version of name Manolis and is very common in many areas in Greece, but mostly in the island of Crete. Sound of name Manos: Má-nos Female Version of name Manos: Manouella or Emanouella Nameday of name Manos: December 26th [...]
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Manousos or Manoussos
Manousos or Manoussos is a male Greek name deriving from the name Manolis or Emmanouil, as is the full version of this given name. Manousos is a typical Cretan diminutive; if you meet a man named Manousos he is 99% from the Greek island of Crete. Sound of name Manousos: Ma-nou-ssos Female Version of name [...]
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Margarita
Margarita is a female name in Greece, which derives from the Greek word “margaritis” which is a very known stone used in the creation of jewelry – the pearl (margaritari in Greek). This precious stone gives the name to Margarita, which means precious as a pearl. It should be mentioned though that the flower daisy [...]
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Margeta
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 [...]
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Maria
Maria is one of the most common Greek female names, probably the most common one. Maria is a name indispensably associated with the Orthodox and Christian religion in general, and its etymology reveals a great theology according to the experts. It is basically dedicated to Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. Sound of name Maria: Ma-ri’a [...]
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Marianna
Marianna is a female Greek name, a compound name that derives from the names Maria and Anna. Marianna is a rather popular name both in the mainland and islands. Marianna is the Greek version of the name Marian or Marianne, which is also common in other languages. Sound of name Marianna: Ma-ree-á-nna Male Version of [...]
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Marieta or Marietta
Marieta is a female Greek name that used to be quite common among women in the Greek mainland. Name Marieta is a diminutive of name Maria, and is also spelled Marietta. Marieta was more popular in the past, but since most women tend to keep the original given name today, name Marieta is less and [...]
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Marilena
Marilena is a female Greek name, which is relatively common in Greece. Marilena is actuallty a compound name, because it derives from the names Maria and Eleni, which are both very common female names, as we have seen already. Sound of name Marilena: Ma-ree-lé-nah Male Version of name Marilena: N/A Nameday of Marilena: May 21st [...]
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Marina
A lovely and “summery” Greek name is the female name Marina. Common in other languages as well, the name Marina comes from the Latin word mare and it refers to the “one that comes from the sea”. Sound of name Marina: Ma-ri’-na Male version of name Marina: Marinos Nameday of name Marina: July 17th Origin [...]
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Marinos
Marinos is a male name commonly found in the islands of the Northern Aegean. Opposite from its female respective, name Marinos is not common in other languages. Marinos comes from the Latin word “mare” and it refers to the “one that comes from the sea”. Sound of name Marinos: Ma-ri’-nos Female version of name Marinos: [...]
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Marios
Marios is a common Greek male name, the male respective name of Maria. As with Maria, there are also different opinions on its origins and etymology. According to one version it comes from the Latin word mare that means sea, so Marios refers to the sea lover, but according to the second version it comes [...]
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Markos
Markos is a male name that has been used in Greece since the early Christian years. Markos was not known during the ancient years, because it is a Latin based name, deriving from the Latin word “marceo” which means to dry out. Markos is the Greek version of the name Mark or Marcus in Latin. [...]
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Maro
Maro is a female name in Greece, commonly used by women whose given name is Maria. Maro is a nickname deriving from name Maria and is very common in certain islands, such as the islands of the Eastern Aegean Sea. Sound of name Maro: Má – roh Male Version of name Maro: Marios (male respective [...]
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Martha
Martha is a female name used a lot in Greece. The origins of the name Martha are Aramaic and means lady, mistress. Martha is included in the Greek Orthodox Calendar due to her significant role in many episodes of the life of Jesus. Sound of name Martha: Má-rtha Male Version of name Martha: N/A Nameday [...]
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Matthaios or Mathaios
Matthaios or Mathaios is a male Greek name which derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu that means gift of Yahweh. Matthaios is also called Levi in Hebrew and was one of the main apostles, and the author of one of the Gospels of the New testament. Spelling Mathaios is closer to the Greek spelling of this name [...]
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Melina
Melina is a common female name in Greece. It is a name associated with the Greek word “meli” which means honey. Sound of Name Melina: Me-lee’-nah Male version of Name Melina: N/A Nameday of name Melina: September 16th or October 29 Origin of Name Melina Although a lovely name, Melina’s origins are not exactly clear. [...]
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Menelaos
Menelaos is a Greek male name, quite popular in the ancient years. The most known man bearing the ancient Greek name Menelaos was the king of Sparta, husband of Helen of Troy, who was the main reason for the Trojan War. The name Menelaos meant “withstanding the people”, derived from μενω (meno) “to last, to withstand” [...]
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Meropi
Meropi is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek word “myro”, which means myrrh. Meropi is an ancient Greek name, but it was mostly used in the early Christian years. It used to be very popular especially among Greek women from Asia Minor, but today it is less and less common. Sound of [...]
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Michaela
Michaela is a female Greek name, the female respective of name Michalis or Mihalis. It is not as common as its male counterpart, but it is a name that is gaining in popularity lately, due to the tendency to adopt uncommon names in Greece. Sound of name Michaela: Mee-ha-é-la Male Version of name Michaela: Michalis [...]
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Michail
Michail is a common male Greek name, whose roots are actually Hebrew. Michail is a Hebrew name which means “connected to God” or “resembling to God”. The name Michail is found both in the Greek mainland and the islands. Its most common nickname is name Michalis or Mihalis. Sound of name Michail: Mee-ha-eél Female Version [...]
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Michalis
Michalis is a very common Greek male name; it is the main nickname deriving from name Michail, and is a Hebrew name that means “connected to God” or “resembling to God”. The name Michalis can also be spelled Mihalis. Sound of Name Michalis: Mi- cha’-lis Female Version of name Michalis: Michaella Nameday of Name Michalis: [...]
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Mideia or Medea
Mideia or Medea is a female Greek name whose origins are found in the ancient Greek mythology and literature. The meaning of name Mideia is not exactly known, but it is believed that it means “cunning” or “ponder”. The spelling Mideia is very close to the original Greek spelling of the name – Μηδεια. Sound [...]
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Miltiadis
Miltiadis is a male Greek name whose origins and roots are found in the ancient years. The name Miltiadis comes from the Greek word “miltos”, which means red earth. Miltiadis or Miltiades is a name found in the Greek history, since it was the name of the General who led the Athenians to the greatest [...]
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Minas
Minas is a male Greek name whose origins are found in the Greek language, since it derives from the Greek word “mini” which means moon, therefore Minas is the one who is bright in the darkness. Minas was not used in the ancient years and became more popular during the Byzantine Years. Sound of name [...]
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Minos or Minoas
Minos or Minoas is a male Greek name with a long history. In Greek mythology Minos was a king of Crete, son of Zeus and Europa. After his death, Minos became a judge of the dead in Hades. The Minoan civilization of pre-Hellenic Crete has been named after him. It is not clear if Minos was a name or a [...]
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Miron or Myron
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 [...]
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Mirto or Myrto
Mirto or Myrto is a female Greek name. It is actually an ancient Greek name deriving from the word “myrtia” which means myrtle – the tree. Mirto is the short version of the name Mirtidiotissa which is more of a local name rather than a typical given name in Greece. Sound of name Mirto: Mee-rtó [...]
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Nasia
Nasia is a Greek female name, deriving from the name Athanasia. Although both nicknames, Nasia is the female respective of name Nasos, which derives from the male name Athanasios. Sound of name Nasia: Ná – sia Male version of name Nasia: Nasos Nameday of name Nasia: January 18th and May 2nd Origin of name Nasia [...]
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Nasos
Nasos is a male name in Greece, deriving from the name Athanassios. It is one of the common nicknames of Athanassios and is particularly used in central Greece and the Ionian Islands. Sound of name Nasos: Na’-sos Female version of name Nasos: Nasia Nameday of Name Nasos: Same as Thanassis and Athanasios: January 18th and [...]
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Natalia
Natalia is a female Greek Name, used a lot in Greece although not of Greek Origin. The name Natalia is the Greek version of the name Natalie, which comes from the latin words natale domini and it means Christmas Day. Sound of name Natalia: Na-ta-leé-a Male Version of name Natalia: N/A Nameday of name Natalia: [...]
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Natassa
Natassa is a female Greek name commonly used in Greece. Natassa is one of the main diminutives of the female name Anastasia, which is quite popular in Greece. In the older days, Greeks had the tendency to change their names and use nicknames and diminutives more, however today they use the full and original version [...]
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Nefeli
Nefeli is a female name which has not been very popular in the past. Today, though, as Greeks turn again to ancient Greek names, Nefeli is becoming increasingly popular. Nefeli means cloudy in the Greek language. Its origin is mythological and quite interesting. Nefeli has an alternative spelling, which is Nephele. Sound of name Nefeli: [...]
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Nektaria
Nektaria is a female Greek name, the female respective of name Nektarios. The name Nektaria also derives from the Greek word nektar. As with Nektarios, the Greek name Nektaria became popular during the late 19th century. Sound of name Nektaria: Ne-kta-reé- a Male Version of name Nektaria: Nektarios Nameday of Nektaria: November 9th Origin of [...]
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Nektarios
Nektarios is a male name in Greece, which has been in use since the Christian years. Although its etymology refers to the word νέκταρ (néktar, an ancient Greek word similar to ambrosia, the food of Olympian Gods), the name Nektarios was never used in ancient Greece. Nektar is supposed to be the sweet liquid in [...]
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Nestoras
Nestoras is a male Greek name, whose roots are found in the ancient years. Nestoras was the King of Pylos in ancient Greece, and he was known for his wisdom and seriousness. Nestoras took part in the Trojan War and he was the one who was always advising the younger Greek heroes. The respective Ancient [...]
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Niki or Nike
Niki or Nike is a female Greek name, the respective female name of name Nikos. In Greek, Nike means victory and it was the name of the flying deity that brought the victory or news for victorious events to people. The full version of the name is Nikoletta. Sound of name Niki: Nee’-kee Male version [...]
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Nikitas
Nikitas is a male Greek name that derives from the Greek word niki (nike), which means Victory. Nikitas is an ancient Greek name which was also quite popular during the early Christian years. Sound of name Nikitas: Nee-keé-tas Female Version of name Nikitas: Nikiti Nameday of Nikitas: September 15th Origin of name Nikitas – Agios [...]
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Nikolaos
Nikolaos is one of the most common male Greek names you will find in Greece and abroad. Due to its importance and its association with St Nicholas, one of the most beloved saints in Greece, it is a very popular name among Greek expats as well. Nikolaos is the main given name, from which name [...]
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Nikoleta
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 Nikoleta: [...]
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Nikos
Nikos is a very common Greek male name; it derives from the name Nikolaos or Nicholas which means victory of the people, as it comes from the Greek words “nike” (victory) and laos which means people. Sound of name Nikos: Ni’-kos Nameday of Name Nikos: December 6th Female Version of Name Nikos: Niki, Nikoletta Origin [...]
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Nina
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 full name, because Nina can also be the diminutive of some other Greek female names [...]
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Omiros
Omiros is a Greek name that comes from the antiquity. It is an ancient Greek name that derives from the word “omiros”, which means hostage in English. Omiros is not a very common name nowadays, but it is one of the most known and popular Greek names abroad since it is associated with the Greek [...]
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Orestiada
Orestiada is a female Greek name, the female respective of name Orestis or Orestes. Orestiada used to be a rather common name in the ancient years, when it was referred to as Orestias. Orestias is a word which means “of the mountains” or “the person who stands on the mountains”. The most famous Orestias or [...]
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Orestis
Orestis is a Greek male name that comes from the Greek Mythology and History. Although it was not a very common name in the past, Greeks tend to give more ancient Greek names to their children today, and Orestis is a very beloved name, commonly used in urban centers and the islands of the Aegean [...]
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Ourania
Ourania is a female Greek name, commonly found in many regions in Greece. Ourania comes from the name Ouranos, which means sky. Ourania means heavenly and is the Greek respective name of Urania, as we know it in other Latin based languages. Sound of name Ourania: Oo-ra-neé-a Male Version of name Ourania: N/A Nameday of [...]
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Panagiota or Panayiota
Panagiota or Panayiota is a common Greek female name that comes from the epithet Panagia or Panayia. The epithet Panagia is the Greek equivalent of the Latin Epithet Madonna. It is the female version of name Panagiotis. Panagiota is also spelled Panayiota, because it best attributes the authentic Greek sound of the name. Sound of [...]
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Panagiotis
Panagiotis is a popular Greek male name deriving from the word Panagia that translates to “all – holy” in English. Panagia or Panayia is one of the characteristic names given to Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. In some cases you might find the name Panagiotis transliterated as Panayiotis. Sound of name Panagiotis: Pa-na-yio’-tis Female Version [...]
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Pandora
Pandora is a female Greek name whose origins are found in the ancient years, and more specifically in the ancient Greek mythology. Pandora is associated with one of the most famous myths, the myth of Pandora’s box. Surprisingly, name Pandora has become very popular in the English speaking world as well. Sound of name Pandora: [...]
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Panikos or Pannikos
Panikos or Pannikos is a male Greek name that derives from the main name Panagiotis. Panikos is a very common name on the island of Cyprus, but not that common in the Greek mainland. Sound of name Panikos: Pa-neé-kos Female Version of name Panikos: N/A Nameday of Panikos: August 15th Origin of name Panikos Panikos [...]
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Panos
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 [...]
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Panteleimon
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 [...]
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Pantelina
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 [...]
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Pantelis
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 [...]
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Paraskevas
Paraskevas is a male Greek name, deriving from the word paraskevi, which means preparation. Paraskevas is a name found in the early Christian years. An alternative spelling of name Paraskevas is Paraskeuas. Sound of name Paraskevas: Pa-ra-ske-vás Female Version of name Paraskevas: Paraskevi Nameday of name Paraskevas: March 1st and July 26 (main) Origin of [...]
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Paraskevi
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: [...]
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Paris
Paris is a male Greek name, known from the ancient years, as one of the protagonists of the Trojan War. The meaning of name Paris is not known but it should not be confused with the name of the capital city of France, which derives from a Celtic tribe, since the ancient Greek name Paris [...]
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Paschalis
Paschalis is a male Greek name that derives from the word Pascha, which means Easter, therefore, Paschalis is the person relating to Easter. Sound of name Paschalis: Pas-há-lees Female Version of name Paschalis: Paschalia Nameday of Paschalis: Easter Day. The nameday of Paschalis is a moveable nameday, it’s always on Easter day, so you should [...]
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Pavlina
Pavlina is a female name given to children in Greece; it is the female respective name of Pavlos and is the Greek respective name of Pauline. As the male version of the name, Pavlina also originates from the latin word Paulus, which means humble. Sound of name Pavlina: Pa-vlee’-na Female Version of name Pavlina: Pavlos Nameday [...]
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Pavlos
Pavlos is a male name for Greek people, although Pavlos is actually a Roman name, originating from the latin word Paulus, which means humble. The name today is used to commemorate Apostle Paul – Pavlos is the Greek respective of Paul. Sound of name Pavlos: Pa’-vlos Female Version of name Pavlos: Pavlina Nameday of name [...]
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Pelagia
Pelagia is a female Greek name which used to be very common in Greece, especially in the Cyclades islands and the Islands of the Ionian Sea. Pelagia comes from the Greek word “pelagos”, which means the “open sea” and therefore it was a rather appropriate name for women born on the Greek islands. Pelagia is [...]
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Penelope or Pinelopi
Penelope is a female name, used a lot in Greece, both in the mainland and the islands. Its etymology is interesting as it seems that the name Penelope comes from the Greek words Pene (Πηνη in Greek) which means web, and ops (ωψ) which means face. It is also possible that name Penelope comes from [...]
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Pericles or Periklis
Pericles is a male Greek name whose origins are found in the ancient years. Pericles is a compound word consisting of the words “peri”, which means about, and “kleos”, which means glory. Pericles is thus the man of glory. The spelling Periklis is closer to the Greek version of this name (Περικλης). Sound of name [...]
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Persephone or Persefoni
Persephone or Persefoni is a Greek female name, which is relatively uncommon nowadays. Persephone is an ancient Greek name whose meaning is not known. According to some theories, it is related to the Greek word περθω (pertho), which means “to destroy” and φονη (phone) which means”murder”. In Greek mythology Persephone was the daughter of Demeter and Zeus. She was [...]
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Petrina
Petrina is a Greek female name, the female respective of name Petros. It is less common than its male version, and also comes from the Greek word petra, which means rock. Sound of name Petrina: Pe-tree’-na Male version of name Petrina: Petros Nameday of name Petrina: June 29th Origin of name Petrina Although the name [...]
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Petros
Petros is a very common Greek male name; it comes from the Aramaic and ancient Greek language and it refers to the word petra that means rock. Petros is the Greek version of name Peter and it is mostly known due to Apostle Peter. Sound of Name Petros: Pe’-tros Female Version of Name Petros: Petrina, [...]
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Petroula
Petroula is a female Greek name with a rather complicated etymology. Some linguists believe that it is a diminutive of the female name Petrina ( female respective of name Petros), while others think that this is actually the female version of name Petros, and not Petrina. In any case, both names, Petrina and Petroula have [...]
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Phoibe or Foivi
Phoebe or Foivi is a Greek female name whose roots are found in the ancient Greek mythology and poetry. Phoebe is the latinized form of the Greek name Φοιβη (Phoibe), which means “bright, pure” and is the female respective of name Φοιβος (phoibos). In Greek mythology Phoibe was a Titan associated with the moon. This was also an [...]
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Polikseni
Polikseni is a female Greek name which derives from the ancient Greek words poly (which means a lot) and ksenia, which means hospitality. Therefore, Polikseni is the very hospitable woman. Although the name is a compound word made of two ancient Greek words, it became popular towards the end of 1st century BC. Sound of [...]
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Poseidonas or Poseidon
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 [...]
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Poulcheria
Poulcheria is a female Greek name. It is not a very common name, but Poulcheria is relatively popular in the northern regions of the Greek mainland and also among the people who come from Pontus. Sound of name Poulcheria: Pool-che-reé-a Male Version of name Poulcheria: N/A Nameday of Poulcheria: September 10th Origin of name Poulcheria [...]
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Prokopis
Prokopis is a male Greek name which comes from the ancient years. As an ancient Greek name, Prokopis derived from the Greek word προκοπη (prokope) which means ”progress, advance”. It is not a very popular name, but you can find many men – older mostly – named Prokopis. The full given name is Prokopios, whose main diminutive is [...]
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Rafail or Raphail
Rafail or Raphail is a Greek male name; it is not a very common name in Greece, as it is mostly found in other parts of Europe, such as Spain or Italy, but in Greece Rafail is the protector saint of the island of Lesbos, therefore, many men from this island are named this way. [...]
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Rania
Rania is a female Greek name, which derives from the name Ourania. It is a rather common name in Greece, especially once upon a time, when Greeks used nicknames and diminutives more than today. Name Rania is the Greek version of the names Ranya and Raniya from the Arabic language. Sound of name Rania: Rá-nya [...]
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Rea or Rhea
Rea or Rhea is a female Greek name; it is actually an ancient Greek name, quite common in the antiquity due to its significance. Rea or Rhea derives from the Greek word “reo” which means to flow. Sound of name Rea: Ré-ah Male Version of name Rea: N/A Nameday of Rea: N/A. Rea is one [...]
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Rena
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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Romanos
Romanos is a male Greek name. It is not very common, however you might find some men given the name Romanos especially as a second name – this means that you might meet a man named Alexandros Romanos or Ioannis Romanos. This happens mostly in the Greek islands, especially the Cyclades and the Ionian islands. [...]
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Roxanni
Roxanni is a Greek female name used in Greece since the antiquity. The Name Roxanni originates from Persia or Bactria; it is actually the Greek form of the name Roshanak which means bright or dawn of the day. There have been many women in the Greek history with the name Roxanni, with the most known [...]