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Fanis

Fanis

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Fanis is male Greek name commonly found in Greece, both in mainland and the islands. Fanis is a male name deriving from the name Theofanis. Fanis comes from the word “fanis” in ancient Greek, which means appearing.
Sound of name Fanis:Fá-nis
Female Version of name Fanis: Fani
Nameday of name Fanis:  January the 6th – Theofania or March [...]

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Fani

Fani

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Fani is a female Greek name, deriving from the name Theofania. Both Fani and Theofania are associated with the manifestation of God, as the word ‘theofania” in ancient Greek refers to the appearance of god to man. Fani is the female respective of Fanis and, thus, celebrates her nameday both on January 6th – the [...]

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Fotoula

Fotoula

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Fotoula is a female Greek name deriving from the name Foteini. Fotoula is a nickname used for small girls  because it’s a cute and tender way to call them when they are very young, but you can find many Greek women named this way, especially in rural areas.

Sound of name Fotoula: Fo-toú-la
Male Version of [...]

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Fotis

Fotis

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Fotis is a common male Greek name, which derives from the name Fotios. Both Fotis and Fotios come from the Greek word “fos” which means light, thus, Fotis and Fotios are the enlightened ones.
Sound of name Fotis: Fò-tis
Female Version of name Fotis: Foteini
Nameday of Name Fotis: January 6th (popular) and February 6th (rare)
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Faidra

Faidra

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Faidra is a female name becoming increasingly popular in Greece, despite the fact that it has been a very popular name in the antiquity. Faidra is a name that comes from the Greek word faidros, which means happy and funny, but nowadays it has taken a rather negative meaning, referring to something that is becoming [...]

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