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Lydia
Lydia is a Greek female name, originating from the ancient years. Lydia means the one who comes from Lydia (the region of Asia Minor). The name appears again in the early Christian Years, more specifically in the New Testament, referring to a woman converted to Christianity by Saint Paul.
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Lambros
Lambros is a male name in Greece, which derives from the Greek word lambrós, meaning bright and lucent. The name Lambros is directly associated with Easter in Greece.
Sound of name Lambros: Lá-mbros
Female Version of name Lambros: Lambrini
Nameday of name Lambros: Easter Sunday, different date each year
Origin of name Lambros – Greek Easter
Etymologically name Lambros derives [...]
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Lena
Lena is a very common female Greek name; it derives from the Greek name Eleni. Once upon a time, it used to be the most common diminutive of name Eleni, but today, since most Greek women tend to use their main name instead of some diminutive or nickname, it has become significantly less popular. It [...]
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Lydia
Lydia is a female name found in Greece and the Mediterranean Sea since the ancient times. Lydia in ancient Greece was synonymous to the one who respects God; there was also a city in Asia Minor called Lydia, known for its gold and precious stones.
Sound of name Lydia: Lee-dìa
Male version of name Lydia: Lydios [...]
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Lefteris
Lefteris is a common Greek male name; it is the main nickname deriving from the name Eleftherios. Lefteris is also one of the names whose origin is the subject of controversy among the Christians and the historians, as the latter suggest that the name Eleftherios and its female respective Eleftheria come from the ancient Greek [...]