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Tasia
Tasia is a female name, commonly found in Greece. It is the main nickname deriving from the name Anastasia. Today, most women prefer keeping their full name, but in the past, most women bearing the name Anastasia would change it, choosing the name Tasia. Sound of Name Tasia: Ta- sseé- a Male Version of name [...]
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Tassos
Tassos is a common male name deriving from the name Anastasios. There is a common confusion with name Tassos though; the most common version of the name is written with one –s (Tasos) and derives from the same name (Anastasios), but the origins of the name are completely different. Tassos comes from Anastasios the Persian, [...]
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Tatiana
Tatiana is a female name that is commonly used in Greece, although it is not a typical Greek name. Tatiana is the female version of the name Tatianus or Tatius, a Latin name. The name Tatiana is mostly common in Eastern Europe and Russia, as well as in all Eastern Orthodox countries, but not regularly [...]
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Thalis
Thalis or Thales is a Greek male name, deriving from the Greek ancient word thallo which means to blossom. Thalis is not a very common name in modern Greece, however this name is associated with one of the most important Greek philosophers and mathematicians, Thales from Militos. Sound of name Thalis: Tha-leés Female Version of [...]
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Thanassis
Thanassis is a very common Greek male name; it is a nickname of the name Athanasios, which is not that commonly used in its full form. The name comes from the Greek word “athanatos” and “athanasia” which mean immortal and immortality respectively. Sound of Name Thanassis: Tha-na’s-sis Female Version of Name Thanassis: Athanassia Nameday of [...]
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Thanos
Thanos is a common male Greek name, deriving from the name Athanasios. Thanos is the second most common diminutive of the name Athanasios, after Thanassis. Sound of name Thanos: Thá-nos Female Version of name Thanos: Athanasia Nameday of name Thanos: January 18th and May 2nd Origin of name Thanos – Athanasios the Great Thanos derives [...]
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Theano
Theano is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek word “theos” and “theios” which mean “God” and “divine” respectively. Therefore, Theano means the divine. Theano is an ancient Greek name which has been moderately used in modern language as well. Sound of name Theano: The-ah-nó Male Version of name Theano: N/A Nameday of Theano [...]
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Theocharis
Theocharis is a male Greek name of ancient origins; the name is a compound word, from the Greek words “theos” which means God, and “chari” which means grace. Theocharis is, thus, the one that has the grace of God. An alternative spelling of Theocharis is Theoharis. Sound of name Theocharis: The-o-chá- rees Female Version of [...]
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Theodora
Theodora is a female Greek name, the female respective of the name Theodoros. The name Theodora also has its roots and origins in the ancient years, but became common in the Byzantine Empire, being borne by several empresses including the influential wife of Justinian in the 6th century. Sound of name Theodora: The-o-dó-ra Male Version of [...]
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Theodoros
Theodoros is a common male Greek name whose origins are found in the ancient years. Theodoros is a word that derives from the words “theos” (which means God) and “doro” which means gift. Theodoros is, thus, a gift of the Gods. The name Theodoros was not very common in the ancient years, although you can [...]
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Theodosia
Theodosia is a female Greek name; it’s also a compound word deriving from the words Theos, which means God, and dosia (dosis) which means “the giving” or the “gift”. Therefore, Theodosia means a God’s gift. Name Theodosia was very common among the Greeks of Asia Minor. Sound of Name Theodosia: The-o-do-seé – a Female Version [...]
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Theodosis
Theodosis is a male Greek name, which derives from the Greek words theos and dosis, which mean God and gift respectively; therefore, the name Theodosis means a gift from God. Theodosis is the most commonly used name deriving from name Theodosios which is the main given name. Sound of name Theodosis: The-o-dó-sees Female Version of [...]
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Theofania
Theofania is a Greek female name, the respective of male name Theofanis. Although the name is associated with one of the most important holidays of the Greek Orthodox Church, the name comes from the homonym Greek word theofania, which means the appearance of God. Sound of name Theofania:The-o – fa – nía Male Version of [...]
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Theofanis
Theofanis is a male Greek name; although directly associated with the Orthodox religion its roots and origins are actually ancient Greek. Name Theofanis comes from the Greek words theos (God) and fanis, which means “appearing”. Name Theofanis means the manifestation (appearance) of God. Sound of name Theofanis: The-o-fá-nis Female Version of name Theofanis: Theofania Nameday [...]
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Theofilos
Theofilos is a male Greek name which derives from the Greek words “theos” and “filos”, that translate to God and friend respectively. Therefore, Theofilos is the friend of God, or the very respectgful man. Sound of name Theofilos: The-ó-fee-los Female Version of name Theofilos: Theofili Nameday of Theofilos: July 8th Origin of name Theofilos – [...]
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Theoni
Theoni is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek word “theos”, which means God and thus, Theoni is considered the “divinely gorgeous”. Name Theoni is much more common compared to its male respective Theonas. Sound of name Theoni: The-ó-neeh Male Version of name Theoni: Theonas Nameday of Theoni: January 5th Origin of name [...]
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Theonymphi or Theonymfi
Theonymhpi or Theonymfi is a female Greek name, which derives from the Greek words “theos” and “nymphi” which translate to “God” and “nymph” or “bride” respectively. Therefore, Theonymphi is God’s nymph or God’s bride. The name Theonymfi was used in early Christian years. Sound of name Theonymphi: The-o-neé-mpheeh Male Version of name Theonymphi: N/A Nameday [...]
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Thiseas or Theseus
Thiseas is an ancient Greek name, known from the Greek mythology. Thiseas derives from the Greek word tithimi, which means “to set”. Thiseas is mostly known as Theseus in English, but the spelling Thiseas is closer to the Greek language and spelling. Sound of name Thiseas: Thee- ssé-as Female Version of name Thiseas: N/A Nameday of [...]
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Thodoris
Thodoris is a popular male Greek name deriving from the name Theodoros. It is actually the main nickname that derives from this name; therefore, if you meet a man whose birth name is Theodoros, it is most likely that you need to call him Thodoris. Sound of name Thodoris: Tho-do-reés Female Version of name Thodoris: [...]
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Thomas
Thomas is a common Greek male name, known mostly since the early Christian years. It comes from the Aramaic word “Taoma” and refers to the “Twin”. Thomas is a typical Christian name, recognized both by the Eastern Orthodox and Greek Orthodox Church. Sound of Name Thomas: Tho-ma’s (the syllable –tho sounds like in the word [...]
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Tilemachos or Telemachos
Tilemachos or Telemachos is a male Greek name with its roots in Ancient Greece, more specifically in ancient Greek literature and Homer. Tilemachos derives from the Greek words “tile” (tele, τηλε) and “machi” (μάχη), which mean “from far” and “battle”. The name can be also spelled Telemachos. Sound of name Tilemachos: Tee-lé-ma-hos Female Version of [...]
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Titos
Greek name Titos has been in use since the ancient years; the name derives from the Greek word “tio” which means to honor. Titos is, thus, the man who honors the others. The Greek name Titos is associated with the Roman Emperor Titus who inspired Shakespeare to write the homonym play. Sound of name Titos: [...]
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Tolis
Tolis is a male Greek name deriving from the name Apostolos or Apostolis. It is a rather common nickname, although today most Greeks tend to keep their full given name, rather than adopting a nickname or diminutive. Sound of name Tolis: Tó – lees Female Version of name Tolis: Apostolia (from Apostolis) Nameday of name [...]
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Triantafyllos
Triantafyllos is a male Greek name which derives from the Greek word “triantafyllo”, which means “rose”. Triantafyllos is not a very common name in many areas in Greece, but it is quite common in the Dodecanese islands. Sound of name Triantafyllos: Tree-ah-ntá-fee-los Female Version of name Triantafyllos: Triantafyllia Nameday of Triantfyllos: August 8th Origin of [...]
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Trifonas
Trifonas or Trifon is a male Greek name which derives from the Greek word “tryfi” which means chivalry and gallantry; therefore, the name Trifon means the gallant, the “gentle”. It is an ancient Greek name which became more popular in the early Christian years. Sound of name Trifonas: Treé-pho-nas Female Version of name Trifonas: Trifonia [...]