This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Greek; and the pattern is *i*a.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
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”.
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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Asimina Ασημίνα f GreekDerived from Greek ασήμι
(asemi) meaning "silver", literally "without mark" from α
(a), a negative prefix, combined with σῆμα
(sema) "sign, mark, token"... [
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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".
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.
Cipriana f Italian, Portuguese, Galician, Spanish, Romanian, Greek (Rare), Gascon, ProvençalItalian, Romanian, Portuguese, Galician, Spanish, Gascon and Provençal feminine form of
Cyprianus (compare
Cypriana).
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.
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".
Fenia Φένια f GreekGreek diminutive of
Foteini, which is a variant form of
Fotini.
Fotia f GreekIt means fire, or blaze. It is a Greek name I stumbled across one time and liked the sound of it.
Garyphalia Γαρυφαλλιά f GreekGreek feminine name derived from
καρυόφυλλον (karyophyllon) meaning "carnation".
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
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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.
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)
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-).
Kekilia Καικιλία, Κεκίλια f Greek (Rare)Modern Greek form of
Kaikilia. The modern spelling variant Κεκίλια (and its slightly different pronunciation) might possibly be a result of foreign influence.
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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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.
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.
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).
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.
Pagratia Παγκρατία f GreekDerived from greek παγκρατής meaning "all-powerful".