Panagiota or Panayiota

Panagiota or Panayiota is a common Greek female name that comes from the epithet Panagia or Panayia. The epithet Panagia is the Greek equivalent of the Latin Epithet Madonna. It is the female version of name Panagiotis. Panagiota is also … Read More…

Panagiotis

Panagiotis is a popular Greek male name deriving from the word Panagia that translates to “all – holy” in English. Panagia or Panayia is one of the characteristic names given to Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. In some cases you … Read More…

Pandora

Pandora is a female Greek name whose origins are found in the ancient years, and more specifically in the ancient Greek mythology. Pandora is associated with one of the most famous myths, the myth of Pandora’s box. Surprisingly, name Pandora … Read More…

Panikos or Pannikos

Panikos or Pannikos is a male Greek name that derives from the main name Panagiotis. Panikos is a very common name on the island of Cyprus, but not that common in the Greek mainland. Sound of name Panikos: Pa-neé-kos Female … Read More…

Panos

Panos is a common male Greek name, which derives from the name Panagiotis. It used to be very popular among younger guys in the past, but since many men and women tend to keep the full given name today, Panos … Read More…

Panteleimon

Panteleimon is a male Greek name which is not that commonly used in its full form. Panteleimon is the main name from which derives the name Pantelis – its most popular nickname. Sound of name Panteleimon: Pa – nte – … Read More…

Pantelina

Pantelina is a female Greek name, the female respective of name Panteleimon. Pantelina is a name that also became popular during the early Christian years. The male name Panteleimon is a compound word that derives from the words pantes which means … Read More…

Pantelis

Pantelis is a male Greek name which derives from the main name Panteleimon. It is a compound word that derives from the words pantes which means everyone, and eleimon which means merciful. Pantelis or Panteleimon refers to an all compassionate man. … Read More…

Paraskevas

Paraskevas is a male Greek name, deriving from the word paraskevi, which means preparation. Paraskevas is a name found in the early Christian years. An alternative spelling of name Paraskevas is Paraskeuas. Sound of name Paraskevas: Pa-ra-ske-vás Female Version of … Read More…

Paraskevi

Paraskevi is a female Greek name, deriving from the homonym Greek word paraskevi, which means preparation. Paraskevi is a name that was first used  in the early Christian years. An alternative spelling of name Paraskevi is Paraskeui. It is the … Read More…

Paris

Paris is a male Greek name, known from the ancient years, as one of the protagonists of the Trojan War. The meaning of name Paris is not known but it should not be confused with the name of the capital … Read More…

Paschalis

Paschalis is a male Greek name that derives from the word Pascha, which means Easter, therefore, Paschalis is the person relating to Easter. Sound of name Paschalis: Pas-há-lees Female Version of name Paschalis: Paschalia Nameday of Paschalis: Easter Day. The … Read More…

Pavlina

Pavlina is a female name given to children in Greece; it is the female respective name of Pavlos and is the Greek respective name of Pauline. As the male version of the name, Pavlina also originates from the latin word Paulus, … Read More…

Pavlos

Pavlos is a male name for Greek people, although Pavlos is actually a Roman name, originating from the latin word Paulus, which means humble. The name today is used to commemorate Apostle Paul – Pavlos is the Greek respective of … Read More…

Pelagia

Pelagia is a female Greek name which used to be very common in Greece, especially in the Cyclades islands and the Islands of the Ionian Sea. Pelagia comes from the Greek word “pelagos”, which means the “open sea” and therefore … Read More…

Penelope or Pinelopi

Penelope is a female name, used a lot in Greece, both in the mainland and the islands. Its etymology is interesting as it seems that the name Penelope comes from the Greek words Pene (Πηνη in Greek) which means web, … Read More…

Pericles or Periklis

Pericles is a male Greek name whose origins are found in the ancient years. Pericles is a compound word consisting of the words “peri”, which means about, and “kleos”, which means glory. Pericles is thus the man of glory. The … Read More…

Petrina

Petrina is a Greek female name, the female respective of name Petros. It is less common than its male version, and also comes from the Greek word petra, which means rock. Sound of name Petrina: Pe-tree’-na Male version of name … Read More…

Petros

Petros is a very common Greek male name; it comes from the Aramaic and ancient Greek language and it refers to the word “petra” that means rock. Petros is the Greek version of name Peter and it is mostly known … Read More…

Petroula

Petroula is a female Greek name with a rather complicated etymology. Some linguists believe that it is a diminutive of the female name Petrina ( female respective of name Petros), while others think that this is actually the female version … Read More…

Phoibe or Foivi

Phoebe or Foivi is a Greek female name whose roots are found in the ancient Greek mythology and poetry. Phoebe is the latinized form of the Greek name Φοιβη (Phoibe), which means “bright, pure” and is the female respective of name … Read More…

Polikseni

Polikseni is a female Greek name which derives from the ancient Greek words poly (which means a lot) and ksenia, which means hospitality. Therefore, Polikseni is the very hospitable woman. Although the name is a compound word made of two … Read More…

Poseidonas or Poseidon

Poseidonas is a male Greek name with its origin in the ancient Greek mythology. The name Poseidonas, or Poseidon in ancient Greek, derives from the words “posis” (which means husband) and “de” which means earth. Therefore, Poseidonas is the man, … Read More…

Poulcheria

Poulcheria is a female Greek name. It is not a very common name, but Poulcheria is relatively popular in the northern regions of the Greek mainland and also among the people who come from Pontus. Sound of name Poulcheria: Pool-che-reé-a … Read More…

Prokopis

Prokopis is a male Greek name which comes from the ancient years. As an ancient Greek name, Prokopis derived from the Greek word προκοπη (prokope) which means “progress, advance”. It is not a very popular name, but you can find many men – … Read More…

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