This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Greek.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Pontida m & f Greek (Rare)Son of
Pontos, from the Greek suffix -idas, meaning "son of". Alternatively, this name could be in reference to the Italian commune of Pontida. While most commonly used as a surname, there have been instances in which it has been used as a first name.
Poulcheria f GreekModern Greek form of
Pulcheria. 'It is not a very common name, but relatively popular in the northern regions of the Greek mainland and also among the people who come from Pontus.'
Pragmatius m Greek (Latinized), Late RomanDerived from Greek πράγματος
(pragmatos) "to gather evidence", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek πρᾶγμα
(pragma) "deed, action". Also compare Greek πράσσειν
(prassein) meaning "to do"... [
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Proas m GreekShort form of
Prometheus. Derived from Greek προμηθεια (prometheia) meaning "foresight, forethought". In Greek myth he was the Titan who gave the knowledge of fire to mankind... [
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Prodromakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Prodromos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Prodromos m GreekMeans "precursor, forerunner" in Greek, literally "running before, going in advance" from πρό
(pro) "before, in front of" and δρόμος
(dromos) "a course, running". It is taken from the title of Saint John the Baptist, Ιωάννης ο Πρόδρομος
(Ioannis o Prodromos); in Eastern Christianity, John is commonly referred to as the forerunner of Jesus, since John announces Jesus' coming.
Rhodonice f GreekFrom Greek ροδον (rhodon) "rose" combined with νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"
Riginos m Greek (Cypriot)This is the name of the patron saint of the Greek island of Skopelos. According to tradition, he was a 4th-century bishop who was tortured to death.
Rodosthenis m Greek (Cypriot)Derived from Greek ῥόδον
(rhodon) meaning "rose" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Sevasti f GreekMeans "respected" in Greek. Also compare the related name
Sebastian. A known bearer of this name was Sevasti Kallisperi (1858-1953), the first Greek woman to attain a university degree.
Sideris m GreekTransferred used of the surname
Sideris or the reduced and altered form of the personal name
Isidoros (see
Isadore), altered by folk etymology as if derived from
sidero ‘iron’ (classical Greek
sideron), and hence regarded as an omen name: ‘may the child grow up to be as strong as iron’.
Sitsa f Greek (Rare)Diminutive of various Greek names such as
Isaia, as -ίτσα
(-itsa) is a Greek feminine diminutive suffix. This was borne by Sitsa Karaiskaki (1897-1987), a Greek propagandist for women of the 4th of August (or Metaxas) regime.
Skarlatos m Greek (Rare)Hellenized form of
Scarlat. This name is very rare in modern Greece; one is much more likely to encounter it as a surname instead.... [
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Spyrakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Spyros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Stefanakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Stefanos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Stergios m GreekDerived from Greek στεργω
(stergo) "to love, to be content". This was an epithet or descriptive byname of the 6th-century saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia, the patron saint of children.
Styllou f Greek (Cypriot)Possibly a Greek Cypriot dialectal variant of
Styliani. A known bearer of this name was Greek Cypriot convicted murderer Styllou Christofi (1900-1954), who became the penultimate (second to last) woman to be hanged in the United Kingdom for strangling her daughter-in-law to death.
Symela f GreekFrom the name of the Sumela monastery, which is located in Trabzon, Turkey. It is derived from Greek σου μελά
(sou mela) meaning "black mountain".
Tassia f GreekDiminutive of
Anastasia. This name belonged to an 8th-century Lombard queen, the Roman wife of Ratchis.... [
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Tatiana f Late Greek, Greek, GeorgianDerived from Attic Greek τάττω
(tatto) meaning "to place in order, to arrange, to form". This name is not to be confused with the Latin name
Tatiana.
Terios m GreekOriginated from the Old Greek word, which is roughly translated to "making dreams come true".
Thadeesa f GreekIt is a one of the feminine variations of the masculine name Thaddeus, which means "Gift of God". The other feminine variation of the name Thaddeus is Thadoosa.
Thalis m Greek (Rare)Modern Greek form of
Thales. A known Greek bearer of this name is the former soccer player Thalis Tsirimokos (b. 1959).
Thanasakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Thanasis, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Theocharis m GreekMeans "grace of god", from Greek θεος
(theos) "god" and χαρις
(charis) "grace, kindness".
Theodorakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Theodoros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Theologia f GreekFrom the Koine Greek (or Biblical Greek) noun θεολογία
(theologia) meaning "theology, science of things divine". Also compare the related Late Greek name
Theologos.
Theologos m Late Greek, GreekDerived from the Greek noun θεόλογος
(theologos) meaning "one who discourses of the gods" i.e. a theologian. It consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun λόγος
(logos) meaning "word, speech, utterance".... [
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Theophanu f GreekVariant of
Theophania. Theophanu (c. 955 – June 15, 991) was the niece of the Byzantine Emperor John I Tzimiskes. By her marriage with Holy Roman Emperor Otto II, she was Empress consort of the Holy Roman Empire and held regency as Empress dowager upon her husband's death in 983.
Theopistos m Late Greek, Greek (Rare)Derived from the Greek adjective θεόπιστος
(theopistos) meaning "faithful to God", which consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" and the Greek adjective πιστός
(pistos) meaning "faithful, trusty" (also see
Pistis).
Theopoula f GreekMeans "daughter of god" from Greek θεος
(theos) "god" combined with the patronymic suffix -πουλος
(-poulos).
Thomai f GreekPresumably a variant of
Thomais, the traditional Greek feminine form of
Thomas. A known bearer is Greek singer Thomai Apergi (1988-).
Thomakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Thomas, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Tomai m GreekA masculine name meaning "Honoring Thomas"
Tsampika f GreekPossibly from Greek τσαμπίκα
(tsampíka) or τσαμπέκα
(tsampéka) referring to a musical instrument and type of ship, or from τσάμπα
(tsámpa) meaning "fire, spark".
Tsitseka f Greek (Rare, ?)A form of
Tzitzak or
Çiçek. Empress Tzitzak was an 8th-century Khazar princess who converted to Christianity and was baptized
Irene upon marrying the Byzantine emperor Constantine V.