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Polychronis Πολυχρόνης m GreekVariant of
Polychronios. A notable bearer of this name was the Greek painter Polychronis Lembesis (1848-1913).
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 Πουλχερια 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.'
Pouloudia Πουλουδιά f GreekDerived from
πούλουδο (pouloudo) meaning "flower".
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 Προας 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 Προδρομάκης 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 Πρόδρομος 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 Ροδονίκη f GreekFrom Greek ροδον (rhodon) "rose" combined with νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"
Riginos Ρηγίνος 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 Ροδοσθένης m Greek (Cypriot)Derived from Greek ῥόδον
(rhodon) meaning "rose" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Sevasti Σεβαστή 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 Σίτσα 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 Σκαρλάτος 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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Sotia Σώτια f Greek (Cypriot)Short form of
Sotiria. A known bearer was the Greek lyricist Sotia Tsotou (1942-2011), who was born Sotiria.
Spyrakis Σπυράκης 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.
Stavrakis Σταυράκης m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Stavros, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). Also compare the related name
Staurakios.... [
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Stefanakis Στεφανάκης 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 Στέργιος 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.
Stratos Στράτος m Greek Mythology, GreekDerived from the ancient Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army". In modern times, the name is often encountered as a diminutive or short form of
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Styllou Στυλλού 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 Συμέλα 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 Τατιάνα 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 Θαλής 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 Θανασάκης 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 Θεοχάρης m GreekMeans "grace of god", from Greek θεος
(theos) "god" and χαρις
(charis) "grace, kindness".
Theodorakis Θεοδωράκης 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 Θεολογία 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 Θεολόγος 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
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Theophanu Θεοφανώ 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 Θεόπιστος 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 Θεοπούλα f GreekMeans "daughter of god" from Greek θεος
(theos) "god" combined with the patronymic suffix -πουλος
(-poulos).
Thomai Θωμαή f GreekPresumably a variant of
Thomais, the traditional Greek feminine form of
Thomas. A known bearer is Greek singer Thomai Apergi (1988-).
Thomakis Θωμάκης 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 Τσαμπίκα 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 Τσιτσέκα 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.
Tzavalas Τζαβαλάς m Greek (Archaic)Meaning unknown, possibly of Albanian origin. The best known bearer of this name is the Greek actor Tzavalas Karousos (1904-1969).