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Famous Greeks by name Nikos
Nikos is one of the most common names in Greece; it ranks third, after Giorgos and Giannis, and just before Dimitris. There are many famous Greeks by name Nikos and Nikolaos (whose diminutive is Nikos). Let’s see a list with famous Greeks by name Nikos. Nikos Gatsos: famous Greek poet and lyricwriter Nikos Kazantzakis: one [...]
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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 [...]