This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Greek.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Agoro Αγόρω f GreekDerived from Greek αγόρι
(agori) meaning "boy, lad" and combined with the feminine suffix -ω
(-o).
Akrivi Ακριβή f GreekMeans "expensive" and "precise" in Greek. Akrive was the name of a 4th-century Eastern Orthodox martyr, one of 40 holy virgins who were martyred with the deacon Ammon (or Ammoun) in Thrace.
Alki Άλκη f GreekDiminutive of
Angeliki. This name was borne by Angeliki „Alki“ Zei (December 15, 1925 – February 27, 2020), a Greek novelist and children's writer.
Amaryllida Αμαρυλλίδα f Greek (Rare)Greek variant of
Amaryllis, from the genitive form Αμαρυλλίδος
(Amaryllidos). This is also the Greek name for the amaryllis flower.
Amygdalia Αμυγδαλιά f GreekThe name is derived from the Greek word amygdale, meaning “almond tree”.
Annaki Αννάκι f GreekGreek diminutive of
Anna, as -άκι
(-aki) is a Greek diminutive suffix.
Antzy Άντζυ f GreekGreek form of the English name
Angie, used as a diminutive of
Angeliki or
Angela. This is borne by Greek singer Angeliki 'Antzy' Samiou (1960-).
Archontissa Αρχόντισσα f Greek, Judeo-Greek (?)Means "noblewoman, lady, female ruler; rich woman" in Greek, ultimately from Ancient Greek ἄρχων
(archon) meaning "leader, ruler, commander" (see
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Aretousa Αρετούσα f GreekAretousa is one of the main characters in the story of Erotokritos written by Vitsentzos Kornaros.
Argyri Αργυρή f GreekDialect form of
Argyro found in Pontus, Epirus, Silata, Cappadocia, Western Macedonia and Skiathos.
Arianthi Αριάνθη f GreekPossibly composed of the Greek intensifying prefix ἀρι-
(ari-) and ἄνθος
(anthos) meaning "flower".... [
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Ariti Αρήτη f Greek (Rare)Modern Greek form of Ἀρήτη
(Arete) - not be confused with Ἀρετή (see
Arete), of which the modern Greek form is
Areti.
Asimina Ασημίνα f GreekDerived from Greek ασήμι
(asemi) meaning "silver", literally "without mark" from α
(a), a negative prefix, combined with σῆμα
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Asterin f & m GreekPerhaps related to or a diminutive of the name
Aster of Greek origins, meaning "star".
Astero Αστέρω f GreekDerived from Greek άστρο
(astro) or αστέρι
(asteri), both meaning "star". This is the name of the title character of a 1959 Greek film (played by Aliki Viougiouklaki), a remake of a 1929 movie (itself loosely based on Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel
Ramona).
Basilica Βασιλικά f GreekGiven name from the Spanish and Italian word "basilica", derived from Ancient Greek "βασιλική στοά": a large oblong building in Roman architecture used as a public forum or town hall, sometimes also a church or court building... [
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Caryophyllia Καρυοφυλλία f GreekDerived from the greek word καρυόφυλλον meaning "carnation".
Chaido Χάιδω f Late Greek, GreekGreek name of medieval origin, from Greek χάιδι, χάδι meaning "song" or "pamper". Saint Chaido was one of the Forty Holy Virgin Martyrs who are celebrated on September 1, along with Saint Ammoun the Deacon... [
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Charri f GreekIn French Charri is associated with “charm” and “grace”. Having French, English, Irish, and Greek origins
Chionitsa Χιονίτσα f Greek (Rare)Modern Greek diminutive of
Chionia, as -ίτσα
(-itsa) is a Greek feminine diminutive suffix. This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Chrysavgi Χρυσαυγή f GreekMeans "golden dawn, golden sunrise" in Greek.
Chrysovalantou Χρυσοβαλαντού f Greek (Rare)From the epithet of Irene Chrysovalantou, a 9th-century Greek Orthodox saint who is considered a patron of conception and fertility. It means "of Chrysobalanton", from the name of the ancient monastery in Constantinople where she was abbess (allegedly from the name of a region of the Byzantine empire which derives from Greek χρυσος
(chrysos) "golden" and βαλαντιο
(balantio) "coin").
Cipriana f Italian, Portuguese, Galician, Spanish, Romanian, Greek (Rare), Gascon, ProvençalItalian, Romanian, Portuguese, Galician, Spanish, Gascon and Provençal feminine form of
Cyprianus (compare
Cypriana).
Doula Ντούλα f Greek (Rare)Perhaps originally a short form of
Spyridoula,
Theodoula or another name ending in
doula. This was borne by Doula Mouriki (1934-1991), a Greek art historian and Byzantinologist.
Droso Δρόσω f Greek (Rare, ?)From the Greek word δρόσος
(drosos) meaning "dew". This is a rather uncommon name, mostly heard in rural areas.
Edem f GreekUsed as a Greek variant of Eden in the New English Translation of the Septuagint. Genesis 4:16.
Elessa Ελέσσα f Greek (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)The Holy Martyr Elessa of Kythira was a young woman from the Peloponnese who lived in the latter half of the fourth century. She was martyred by her father who objected to her becoming a Christian. St... [
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Elmasia Ελμασία f Greek (Rare)Used to be shared among Greek women in Anatolia, the Greek version of the Turkish name
Elmas, ultimately of Persian origin.
Erasmia Ερασμια f Greek, Late GreekDerived from Greek ερασμιος
(erasmios) meaning "beloved" (compare
Erasmos). This name was borne by one of 40 virgin martyrs who were tortured and killed with their teacher Ammon under Licinius, the ruler of Thrace.
Ersy Έρση f GreekAlternate transcription of Greek Έρση (see
Ersi).
Esperia Εσπερία f Italian (Rare), Greek (Rare, ?)Italian form of
Hesperia, as well as the modern Greek transcription. Ἑσπερία
(Hesperia) meaning "land where the sun sets, western land" was an ancient Greek name for Italy.
Eudemia f Greek (Rare, Archaic)Derived from the Ancient Greek name
Eúdēmos, composed of two elements:
eû meaning "well" plus
dêmos meaning "district, country, land".
Fani Φανή f GreekDerived from the Ancient Greek word φανή
(phane), both a noun meaning "torch" and an adjective meaning "bright, shining" (the feminine form of φανός
(phanos)). In some cases it can be a short form of
Stefania or
Theofania.
Fedra Φαίδρα f Greek, Azerbaijani, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian (Rare), Galician, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Sicilian, Slovene, Spanish, Ukrainian, TheatreModern Greek form of
Phaidra (see
Phaedra) as well as the standard form in various other languages.... [
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Fenia Φένια f GreekGreek diminutive of
Foteini, which is a variant form of
Fotini.