This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Greek; and the place is Greece.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
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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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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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
(logos) meaning "word, speech, utterance".... [
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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).
Vaia Βαΐα f GreekFrom the Egyptian word referring to the palm branch.... [
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Vaios Βάιος m GreekFrom the Egyptian word referring to the palm branch.... [
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Valantis Βαλάντης m GreekShort form of
Chrysovalantis. A known bearer of this name is the Greek soccer player Chrysovalantis "Valantis" Kozoronis (b. 1992).
Valsamo Βαλσαμώ f Greek (Rare)Perhaps derived from Ancient Greek βάλσαμον
(balsamon) meaning "balsam tree" (of Semitic origin).
Varytimos Βαρύτιμος m Greek (Rare)From the Ancient Greek adjective βαρύτιμος
(barytimos) meaning "very costly, of great value", a word used in the New Testament (itself composed of βαρύς
(barys) "heavy, deep" and τιμή
(time) "value, esteem").
Vaya Βάγια f GreekVariant form of Greek Βάια (also spelled Βάϊα, Βαΐα; see
Vaia).