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.
Filio f GreekDerived from the Greek word 'filia', meaning friendship. Also a diminutive of
Theofili.
Fofi Φώφη f GreekDiminutive of
Fotini. This was borne by Greek politician Fotini 'Fofi' Gennimata (1964-2021).
Fotia f GreekIt means fire, or blaze. It is a Greek name I stumbled across one time and liked the sound of it.
Fotoula Φωτούλα f GreekDiminutive of
Fotini. This was used in the film 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' (2002), where it belonged to the central character (Fotoula "
Toula").
Garyphalia Γαρυφαλλιά f GreekGreek feminine name derived from
καρυόφυλλον (karyophyllon) meaning "carnation".
Georgoula Γεωργούλα f GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Georgia, as it contains the modern Greek feminine diminutive suffix -ούλα
(-oula). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Gerakina Γερακίνα f Greek, FolkloreFrom the Greek word for the common buzzard (species Buteo buteo), a bird native to mainland Europe, which is derived from a diminutive of Ancient Greek ἱέραξ
(hierax) meaning "hawk, falcon" (see
Hierax)... [
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Giasemi Γιασεμή f Greek (Rare)Means "jasmine" in Greek, from the vocabulary word γιασεμί
(yiasemi).
Giorgoula Γιωργούλα f Greek, Greek (Cypriot)Modern Greek diminutive of
Giorgia, as it contains the modern Greek feminine diminutive suffix -ούλα
(-oula). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Golfo Γκόλφω f GreekGreek name which is said to mean "talisman", possibly related to the Middle Greek word ἐγκόλπιον
(enkolpion) referring to a medallion bearing an icon that is worn by bishops of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and meaning literally "on the bosom" from ἐν
(en) "in, on" and κόλπος
(kolpos) "bosom".
Iliostalakti Ηλιοστάλακτη f Greek (Rare)Derived from Greek ἥλιος
(helios) meaning "sun" and the verb
stalazo meaning "to drip down slowly", taken from a word used in the Greek Orthodox religion to describe God's throne... [
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Iouli Ιούλη f GreekProbably a variant of
Ioulia. However, this name could also be derived from Greek Ιούλη
(Iouli), which is the genitive singular of Ιούλης
(Ioulis), one of the Greek names for the month of
July... [
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Ivi Ήβη f GreekModern Greek form of
Hebe. This is borne by Greek Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou (1993-).
Kakia Κάκια f Greek, Greek (Cypriot)Possibly a diminutive of
Ekaterini. Known bearers of this name include the Greek singer Kakia Mendri (1912-1994) and Greek actresses Ekaterini 'Kakia' Panagiotou (1923-2013) and Kakia Analyti (1934-2002).
Kalamia Καλαμία f GreekMeans "reed" and comes from the Greek word καλάμι (reed,cane)
Kali Καλη f GreekModern Greek form of
Kale, which is derived from Greek
Καλη meaning "beauty".
Kalomoira Καλομοίρα f GreekMeans "beautiful fate", derived from the Greek elements καλος
(kalos) "beautiful, fair" and μοιρα
(moira) "share, fate". A known bearer is the Greek-American pop singer Kalomira Sarantis (1985-).
Kassiani Κασσιανή f GreekFeminine form of
Kassianos. This was the name of a 9th-century Byzantine saint famous as a hymnographer, who supposedly fell in love with the emperor Theophilos but was rejected when she proved to be more intelligent than he.
Katholiki Καθολική f GreekMeans "universal", apparently taken from the Greek title of the Virgin Mary Παναγιά Καθολική
(Panagia Katholike) (see also
Panagiotis)... [
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Kentia Κέντια f Greek (Cypriot, Rare, ?)The origin of this name is uncertain. It coincides with (or derives from) the name of a former genus of palm trees, which was supposedly derived from the surname of British botanist William
Kent (died 1828).
Kerasia Κερασιά f GreekDerived from Greek κερά
(kerá) meaning "lady, mistress" (an alternative form of κυρά
(kurá)). It is also associated with the Greek word κερασιά
(kerasiá) meaning "cherry tree".... [
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Kleanthi Κλεάνθη f GreekFrom the Greek elements κλέος (
kleos) "glory" and ἀνθὸς (
anthos) "flower".
Kosmos m & f GreekMeans “world” in Greek, often confused with
Cosmos which has a different pronunciation and meaning.
Koula Κούλα f GreekDiminutive of
Angeliki,
Vasiliki,
Kyriaki and other names ending in
ki (via their diminutives
Angelikoula,
Vasilikoula and
Kyriakoula, respectively).
Krini Κρήνη f GreekMeans "well, spring, fountain" in Greek. (Also compare
Pigi.) This is borne by Krini Hernández (2000-), a Mexican model of partial Greek ancestry.
Lambrini Λαμπρινή f GreekFeminine form of
Lambros, meaning "bright, shining, brilliant". It is also related to the Greek word Λαμπρή (
Lambri), meaning "Easter".
Lamprini Λαμπρινή f GreekFeminine form of the name
Lambros. Derived from the Greek word λάμπρος which means "bright", "brilliant", "shining", "radiant" or "illuminating" in Greek... [
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Laoura Λάουρα f GreekVariant form of
Lavra (Λαύρα), which is the original (modern) Greek form of
Laura. Lavra has fallen into disuse, however, which might possibly be because the association with
lavra (the name for a type of monastery in Orthodox Christianity) had become too great... [
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Laskarina Λασκαρίνα f Greek (Rare)Feminine form of the Byzantine Greek surname
Laskaris, which is probably derived from Persian لشکر
(laškar) "army", meaning "warrior, soldier"... [
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Litsa Λίτσα f GreekDiminutive of
Aglaia (via its diminutive
Aglaitsa),
Apostolia (via its diminutive
Apostolitsa),
Emmanouella (via its diminutive
Manolitsa),
Evangelia (via its diminutives
Evangelitsa and
Vagelitsa),
Garifallia (via its diminutive
Filitsa),
Michaela (via its diminutive
Michalitsa),
Natalia (via its diminutive
Natalitsa),
Pantelina (via its diminutive
Pantelitsa),
Stavroula (via its diminutive
Stavroulitsa),
Styliani (via its diminutive
Stelitsa),
Vasiliki (via its diminutive
Vasilitsa),
Violeta (via its diminutive
Violitsa), and any other pet forms that end in -
litsa.
Lotis Λωτίς f Greek, Greek MythologyFrom the Greek word λωτός (lotos) meaning “lotus tree”. Lotis was a river nymph that transformed into a lotus tree to avoid
Priapus.
Loula Λούλα f English, GreekVariant of
Lula 1, as well as a Greek diminutive of various names. This was borne by Greek playwright
Angeliki-Theano 'Loula' Anagnostaki (1928-2017).
Loulouda Λουλούδα f GreekDerived from Greek λουλούδι
(louloudi) "flower".
Lugaretzia f Literature, Greek (?)The name of a Greek character in
My Family and Other Animals (1956), a memoir by British naturalist and writer Gerald Durrell based on his family's four years (between 1935 and 1939) living on the Greek island of Corfu, and its television adaptation
The Durrells (2016-2019)... [
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Malamatenia Μαλαματένια f GreekFrom Greek μαλαματένιος
(malamatenios) meaning "golden, tender".
Marieta Μαριέτα f Spanish (Rare), Romanian (Rare), Bulgarian, Armenian, Afrikaans, Polish (Rare), Latvian (Rare), Slovene, Croatian, Lengadocian, Provençal, Gascon, Portuguese, Greek, AlbanianCognate of
Marietta.
Marigo Μαριγώ f Greek, AlbanianDiminutive of
Maria or
Margarita. This was borne by 19th-century Greek actress Marigo Alkaiou (1790-1865) and 19th-century Greek revolutionary Marigo Zarafopoula... [
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Melaneia Μελάνεια f GreekGreek variant form of
Melanie. This form is used to refer to St. Melania the Elder (325-417, feast day June 8).
Melissanthe Μελισσάνθη f Greek (Rare)Composed of Greek μελισσα
(melissa) "honeybee" and ανθος
(anthos) "flower". It is used as a Graecized form of
Mélisande (e.g., the 12th-century queen
Melisende of Jerusalem is known as Melissanthe in Greek)... [
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Metaxia Μεταξία f GreekComes from the word for silk in Greek metaxi (μετάξι).
Miraphora f Greek (Rare)Possibly a variant of
Myrophora. It is borne by graphic designer Miraphora Mina, who worked on all of the 'Harry Potter' films.
Moscho Μόσχω f Late Greek (?), Greek (Rare)Derived from Greek μόσχος
(moschos), which meant "a young shoot, calf" and "musk". Moscho was one of the Forty Holy Virgin Martyrs who are celebrated on September 1. Bearer Moscho Tzavela (1760-1803) was a Greek-Souliote heroine of the years before the Greek War of Independence.
Moschoula Μοσχούλα f GreekDerived from Ancient Greek μόσχος
(móskhos) meaning "young shoot; calf" or "musk" (the two senses having differing etymologies) with the diminutive suffix -ούλα
(-oula).
Mpety Μπέτυ f Greek (Rare)Greek form of
Betty, used as a diminutive of
Elisavet. A known bearer is the Greek actress Mpety or Betty Arvaniti (1939-), who was born Elisavet.
Myrianthe Μυριάνθη f Greek (Rare), Greek (Cypriot, Rare)The first element of this name is derived from Greek μυριάς
(myrias) meaning "ten thousand", which is ultimately derived from Greek μυρίος
(myrios) meaning "countless, numberless, infinite"... [
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Myrophora Μυροφόρα f Late Greek, GreekDerived from Greek Μυροφόροι
(Myrophóroi) meaning "Myrrhbearers", which in Eastern Orthodox Christianity is a term that refers to the women with myrrh who came to the tomb of Christ early in the morning, only to find it empty... [
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