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Ioulitta or Ioulita
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.
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Ioulia
Ioulia is a female Greek name which has both Greek and Latin roots. In ancient Greece, the name Ioulios (the male respective of Ioulia) referred to a particular season of the year, which included summer as well. Later, in the Roman years, Ioulios became a name, with the most known bearer of the name being [...]
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Iliana or Eliana
Iliana or Eliana is a female Greek name, the female respective of name Elias or Ilias. According to the etymology of the male name, Iliana also comes from the Hebrew Name Eliyahu which means “my God is Jehovah”, which was mentioned in many Hebrew religious books and the Koran about prophets. In any case in Jewish [...]
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Ioannis
Ioannis is a Greek male name very commonly found in Greece. It is the regular and full version of name Yannis or Giannis. Ioannis comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means “gracious” or with the grace of God and is the Greek respective name of John.
Sound of name Ioannis: Ee-o-a’n-nis
Female Version of name Ioannis: Ioanna
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Ioanna
Ioanna is a female Greek name, the respective of male name Ioannis. It is a rather common name and its origins are found in the Hebrew language, as both Ioanna and Ioannis come from the word Yochanan, which means “with the grace of God”. Ioanna is the Greek respective of name Joanna.
Sound of name Ioanna: Ee-o-a’h-nna
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Iro
Iro is a female name originating from Ancient Greece. There are several different versions refering to the meaning and name Iro, with the most common one being that the name comes from the same root as the word iros which means hero in English. In any case, Iro is a Greek name that refers to [...]
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Ilias or Elias
Ilias or Elias is a male name that derives from the Hebrew culture and tradition. According to its etymology it comes from the Hebrew Name Eliyahu which means my God is Jehovah, and was mentioned in many Hebrew religious books and the Koran about prophets. In any case in Jewish language and Aramaic, Ili means [...]
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Irene
Irene is a different way to write the female Greek name Eirini, which means peace in Greek.
Sound of Name Irene: I-ree’-ne
Male Version of name Irene: N/A
Nameday of name Irene: May 5th