AbaskantosἈβάσκαντοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἀβάσκαντος (abaskantos) meaning "protected against enchantments, free from harm", which consists of the Greek negative prefix ἀ (a) and the Greek verb βασκαίνω (baskaino) meaning "to bewitch, to cast an evil spell upon".
AgathonicefLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Agathonike. This name was borne by an early Christian saint from Thyatira, who was either martyred with her brother Papylus and a companion named Carpus, or committed suicide after Carpus and Papylus were tortured and sacrificed by pagans.
AgathonikeἈγαθονίκηfLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Feminine form of Agathonikos. This name was borne by an early Christian saint from Thyatira, who was either martyred with her brother Papylus and a companion named Carpus, or committed suicide after Carpus and Papylus were tortured and sacrificed by pagans.
AkatamachetosἈκαταμάχητοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἀκαταμάχητος (akatamachetos) meaning "unconquerable", which consists of the Greek negative prefix ἀ (a) and the Greek verb καταμάχομαι (katamachomai) meaning "to conquer, to subdue by fighting".... [more]
AkindynosἈκίνδυνοςmGreek (Rare), Late Greek From Greek ἀκίνδυνος (akindynos) meaning "free from danger, without danger", composed of the negative prefix ἀ (a) and κίνδυνος (kindynos) "danger, hazard, venture".
AmmianusmLate Roman, Late Greek (Latinized), History From the late Roman cognomen Ammianus, which is of uncertain origin and meaning, but it is noteworthy that all of the bearers known to history are of Byzantine Greek descent. As such, the original form of the name must have been Ἀμμιανός (Ammianos), which thus means that Ammianus is a latinization of the original name.... [more]
AnthimosἌνθιμοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἄνθιμος (anthimos) meaning "of flowers, like flowers, blooming, flowered". It is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἄνθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom".
AphthoniosἈφθόνιοςmLate Greek Derived from either the Greek noun ἀφθονία (aphthonia) meaning "freedom from envy" as well as "abundance" or the Greek adjective ἄφθονος (aphthonos) meaning "without envy" as well as "abundant, bounteous, plentiful".... [more]
ApodemiosἈποδήμιοςmLate Greek Derived from either the Greek noun ἀποδημία (apodemia) meaning "going/being abroad, journey abroad" or from the Greek adjective ἀπόδημος (apodemos) meaning "away from one's country, abroad".... [more]
ApodemiusmLate Greek (Latinized), Late Roman Latinized form of Apodemios. This was the name of a Roman officer from the 4th century AD, who worked as a secret agent of sorts for the Roman emperor Constantius II.
AstionmLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Means "small city" in Greek, derived from Greek ἄστυ (astu) or (asty) "city, town" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion), this is also the Georgian and Romanian form of this name... [more]
BasiliskosΒασιλίσκοςmLate Greek, Astronomy Ancient Greek name meaning literally "little king", a diminutive of Basileios. This was also the Greek name for Regulus, a star in the constellation Leo.
BlasiosΒλάσιοςmLate Greek This name can be a hellenized form of Blasius (see Blaise), but it can also be a genuine Greek name in its own right. In that case, it is derived from the Greek noun βλαστός (blastos) meaning "young shoot, bud, sprout", which itself is ultimately derived from the Greek verb βλαστέω (blasteo) meaning "to sprout"... [more]
CalonymusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Kalonymos. A known bearer of this name was Calonymus of Alexandria, a Byzantine naval commander from the 6th century AD.
CarteriusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Karterios. This name was borne by at least two saints, namely Carterius of Caesarea (4th century AD) and Carterius of Sebaste (4th century AD).
ChaidoΧάιδωfLate Greek, Greek Greek name of medieval origin, from Greek χάιδι, χάδι meaning "song" or "pamper". Saint Chaido was one of the Forty Holy Virgin Martyrs who are celebrated on September 1, along with Saint Ammoun the Deacon... [more]
CharitinafLate Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical) Latinized form of Charitine. Saint Charitina of Amisus (also known as Charitina of Rome) was a virgin martyr from Asia Minor, distinguished by strict chastity and piety, while Charitina of Lithuania (died 1281) is a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
ChelidoniosΧελιδόνιοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective χελιδόνιος (chelidonios) meaning "of the swallow", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun χελιδών (chelidon) meaning "swallow" (see Chelidon).
ChristodorosΧριστόδωροςmLate Greek Means "gift of Christ", derived from the name of Christ combined with the Greek element δωρον (doron) meaning "gift."
ChristophilosΧριστόφιλοςmLate Greek Means "beloved Christ" or "friend of Christ" in Greek. It is derived from the name of Christ combined with the Greek element φίλος (philos) meaning "beloved, dear" as well as "friend, lover".
ChromatiosΧρωματίοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek noun χρῶμα (chroma) meaning "colour", which is a word that originally referred to the colour of one's skin (i.e. complexion).
ChrysologosΧρυσολόγοςmLate Greek Means "word of gold", derived from Greek χρυσος (chrysos) "gold" combined with Greek λόγος (logos) "(spoken) word, speech".
CointusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Kointos, which is the hellenized form of the Latin name Quintus. In other words, this name is basically a latinization of a name that is already latinate in origin.... [more]
DamaskenosΔαμασκηνόςmLate Greek Given name meaning "from Damascus" from the Ancient Greek "Damaskós (Δαμασκός)," from the Aramaic "dammeśeq," which in turn derives from the Syriac-Aramaic "darmsūq" (from Egyptian, Akkadian: T-MS-ḲW), meaning "the capital city of Syria." The meaning of the times seems to be "silent is the sackcloth weaver"... [more]
EirenikosΕἰρηνικόςmLate Greek From Greek εἰρηνικός (eirenikos) meaning "peaceful", literally "of peace, for peace". It was borne by Theodore II Eirenikos (died 1216), a high-ranking Byzantine official during the reign of Emperor Alexios III Angelos.
EleutheraἘλευθέραfEnglish (Rare), Late Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἐλεύθερος (eleutheros) meaning "free". This is the name of an island in the Bahamas which was originally named Eleutheria; ἐλευθερία (eleutheria) means "freedom" in Greek, while ἐλεύθερα (eleuthera) means "free"... [more]
ElpidephorosmLate Greek Means "bringing hope", derived from Greek ελπις (elpis) meaning "hope, expectation" combined with Greek φορεω (phoreo) meaning "to bring, to carry, to bear". For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω (phero), which has the same meaning... [more]
EpigmeniusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of the Greek name Epeigmenios, which is derived from the Greek adjective ἠπειγμένως (epeigmenos) or επειγόμενος (epeigomenos) meaning "hurried, rushed"... [more]
EpistemeἘπιστήμηfLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Derived from Ancient Greek ἐπιστήμη "knowledge, understanding; skill". Saint Episteme was a 3rd-century Syrian Christian martyred under the reign of Decius.
ErasmiaΕρασμιαfGreek, Late Greek Derived 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.
EuangeliosΕὐαγγέλιοςmLate Greek Derived from either the Greek noun εὐαγγελία (euangelia) meaning "good tidings" (see Evangelia) or from the Greek adjective εὐάγγελος (euangelos) meaning "bringing good news" (see Evangelos).... [more]
EudaimonmGreek Mythology, Late Greek Derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek δαίμων (daimon) meaning "god, goddess, divine power, spirit". Also compare Greek εὐδαιμονία (eudaimonia) (derived from the same two roots), which is the name for the Greek concept of happiness... [more]
EugraphosmLate Greek Basically means "well-drawn" or "well-written", derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun γράφος (graphos) meaning "that which is drawn or written" (i.e. writing, drawing)... [more]
EugraphusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Eugraphos. A known bearer of this name was Eugraphus of Alexandria, a Christian martyr from the 4th century AD.
EulabiosΕὐλάβιοςmLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Derived from the Greek noun εὐλάβεια (eulabeia) meaning "discretion, caution" (see Eulabeia). Also compare the Greek adjective εὐλαβής (eulabes) meaning "taking hold well, holding fast, clinging" as well as "discreet, cautious, undertaking prudently".
EulaliosΕὐλάλιοςmLate Greek Masculine form of Eulalia. This name was borne by a Byzantine painter from the 12th century AD.
EunikianosΕυνικιανόςmLate Greek Late Greek extended form of Eunikos, which was made in the style of Roman cognomina.
EunoeusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Eunoios. This name was borne by a 5th-century Greek sophist from Emesa (which is nowadays Homs in Syria), who was a tutor of the Cynic philosopher Sallustius of Emesa.
EunoicusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Eunoikos. This name is best known for being the name of one of the forty martyrs of Sebaste (which is nowadays Sivas in Turkey), who all died in 320 AD.
EunoikosΕυνοϊκόςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὐνοικός (eunoikos) meaning "well-disposed, kindly, favorable". Also compare the very similar-looking Greek adjective ἔνοικος (enoikos) meaning "inhabitant", which is derived from the Greek verb ἐνοικέω (enoikeo) meaning "to dwell in", itself ultimately derived from the Greek noun οἶκος (oikos) meaning "house".... [more]
EunoiosΕὐνόιοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὔνοιος (eunoios) meaning "good-minded", which is closely related to the Greek noun εὔνοια (eunoia) meaning "goodwill, favour". Both words are ultimately derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νοῦς (nous) meaning "mind"... [more]
EunonΕὔνωνmLate Greek (Rare) Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Greek εὐνῶν (eunon), which is the genitive plural of the Greek noun εὐνή (eune) meaning "bed". In the plural, that word can also refer to stones that are thrown from a ship and used as anchors... [more]
EuphemianusmLate Roman, Late Greek (Latinized) Roman cognomen which was derived from the Greek personal name Euphemios via its latinized form Euphemius. This name was borne by a female saint from the 9th century AD, who used this name as a pseudonym, in order to disguise herself as a male.
EuprepiosΕὐπρέπιοςmLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Means "well-looking, comely, seemly", derived from Greek εὖ (eu) "well, good" and the verb πρέπω (prepo) "to be clearly seen, to be conspicuously fitting"... [more]
EupsychiaΕὐψυχίαfLate Greek, Polish (Rare) Derived from the Greek noun εὐψυχία (eupsychia) meaning "good courage, high spirit". It ultimately consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun ψυχή (psyche) meaning "spirit, soul, mind" (also see Psyche).
EupsychosΕὔψυχοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὔψυχος (eupsychos) meaning "of good courage, stout of heart". It consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun ψυχή (psyche) meaning "spirit, soul, mind" (also see Psyche).
EustolosΕὔστολοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective εὔστολος (eustolos), which is equivalent to the Greek adjective εὐσταλής (eustales) meaning "well-equipped". Also compare the Greek nouns στολή (stole) and στόλος (stolos), which both mean "equipment".... [more]
EustratiosΕὐστράτιοςmLate Greek Means "good army", derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
EvangelicusmLate Roman, Late Greek (Latinized) Derived from the Latin adjective evangelicus meaning "evangelical". It is a latinization of the Greek adjective εὐαγγελικός (euangelikos), which originally meant "relating to good news" (see Euangelios) but came to mean "relating to the gospel" in the Christian era.... [more]
GnosiphilosΓνωσίφιλοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek noun γνῶσις (gnosis) meaning "seeking to know, inquiry, knowledge" (see Gnosis) combined with the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".
GregentiosΓρηγέντιοςmHistory (Ecclesiastical), Late Greek (?) Meaning uncertain. Gregentios was the missionary Bishop of Himyaritia for over 30 years in the 6th century, when the area was under Aksumite control, playing an important role in the restoration of Orthodox Christianity there after the persecution of Dunaan.
HegemoniosἩγεμόνιοςmGreek Mythology, Late Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἡγεμόνιος (hegemonios) meaning "guiding", which in turn is derived from the Greek noun ἡγεμών (hegemon) meaning "leader" as well as "guide" and "commander, chief, ruler" (see Hegemon).... [more]
HierodoraἹεροδώραfLate Greek Means "sacred gift", derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
HierotheosἹερόθεοςmLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Means "sanctified by God", derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek noun θεός (theos) meaning "god".... [more]
HierotheusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Hierotheos. This name was borne by two patriarches of Alexandria and one patriarch of Jerusalem, all of whom lived in the 19th century.
HieroxenosἹερόξενοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".... [more]
HypatiusmLate Greek (Latinized), Late Roman Latinized form of Hypatios. Bearers of this name include Roman senator Flavius Hypatius (4th century AD) and saint Hypatius of Gangra (4th century AD).
IoulosἼουλοςmGreek Mythology, Late Greek Derived from the Greek noun ἴουλος (ioulos) meaning "down" (the first growth of the whiskers and beard) as well as "corn sheaf".... [more]
KalokairosΚαλόκαιροςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective καλός (kalos) meaning "beautiful, lovely, fair" combined with the Greek noun καιρός (kairos), which literally means "due measure, proportion, fitness" as well as "time, season", but has a more figurative meaning of "the right or opportune moment", as in: being in the right place at the right time.
KalokyrosΚαλοκυρός, ΚαλωκύροςmLate Greek Means "beautiful authority", derived from the Greek adjective καλός (kalos) meaning "beautiful, lovely, fair" combined with the Greek noun κῦρος (kyros) meaning "supreme power, authority".... [more]
KalonymosΚαλώνυμοςmLate Greek, Judeo-Greek Means "beautiful name", derived from the Greek adjective καλός (kalos) meaning "beautiful, lovely, fair" combined with the Greek noun ὄνυμα (onyma) meaning "name".... [more]
KarteriosΚαρτέριοςmLate Greek Derived from either the Greek noun καρτερία (karteria) meaning "perseverance, patient endurance" or the Greek adjective καρτερός (karteros) meaning "strong, staunch, steadfast".... [more]
KasiaΚασίαfBiblical Greek, Late Greek Greek form of Keziah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint. It coincides with the Greek noun κασία (kasia) meaning "cassia, cinnamon", which was borrowed into Greek from Hebrew and therefore comes from the same etymological root as Keziah... [more]
KomninosΚομνηνόςmLate Greek Originally from Komni, Thrace. Surname of Byzantine emperors, used today as a baptismal name.
KyprianosΚυπριανόςmLate Greek, Greek Hellenized form of Cyprianus (see Cyprian). A known bearer of this name was Kyprianos of Cyprus, who was head of the Cypriot Orthodox Church in the early 19th century.
KyrionΚυρίων, ΚύριονmLate Greek Derived from either the Greek noun κύριος (kyrios) meaning "lord, master" or the Greek adjective κύριος (kyrios) meaning "ruling, governing, having power".... [more]
LeuciusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Leukios. This name was borne by a martyr and saint from the 3rd century AD and by Leucius Charinus, the author of the so-called "Leucian Acts".
LeukiosΛεύκιοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective λευκός (leukos) meaning "white" as well as "bright, clear, brilliant" (see Leukos), which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun λύκη (luke) or (lyke), which can mean "light" as well as "morning sunshine".
MegistodorosΜεγιστόδωροςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος (megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see Megistos) combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
MelasipposΜελασιπποςmLate Greek Means "black horse", derived from the Greek adjective μέλας (melas) meaning "black, dark" combined with the Greek noun ‘ιππος (hippos) meaning "horse". Also see the name Melanippos, which is etymologically related and has the same meaning.... [more]
MeletiusmLate Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical) Latinized form of Meletios. Saint Meletius was a Christian bishop of Antioch from 360 until his death in 381. His episcopate was dominated by a schism which is usually called the Meletian schism.
MesomedesΜεσομήδηςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective μέσος (mesos) meaning "between, in the midst" combined with the Greek verb μήδομαι (medomai) meaning "to think, to plan" (see Archimedes).... [more]
MokiosΜώκιοςmLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Derived from the Greek noun μωκία (mokia) meaning "mockery". Also compare the Greek noun μῶκος (mokos) meaning "mocker, mockery".... [more]
MoschoΜόσχωfLate 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.
MousoniosΜουσώνιοςmLate Greek Either derived from the Greek noun μούσωνες (mousones) meaning "master chef, the top of the cooks" or from Greek Μουσῶν (Mouson), the genitive plural of the Greek noun Μοῦσα (Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song"... [more]
MyrophoraΜυροφόραfLate Greek, Greek Derived 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... [more]
NikopolitianosΝικοπολιτιανόςmLate Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek Derived from Latin Nicopolitanus meaning "Nicopolitan, Nicopolite", as in: a citizen of Nicopolis. Also compare the Greek word πολίτης (polites) meaning "citizen, freeman".... [more]
NymphidiaΝυμφιδίαfLate Greek, Literature Feminine form of Nymphidios (see Nymphidius). A bearer of this name was the mother of Gaius Nymphidius Sabinus, a Prefect of the Roman Praetorian Guard from the 1st century AD... [more]
NymphidiusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφιδιος (Nymphidios), the genitive form of Nymphe (see Nympha). It was borne by Gaius Nymphidius Sabinus, a 1st-century Roman officer who was murdered after declaring himself emperor.
OnasandrosΟνάσανδροςmLate Greek The first element of this Greek name is uncertain to me; it may have been derived from Greek ὀνή (one) "help", but it could also have been derived from Greek ὄνησις (onesis) "benefit, luck, prosperity." Even ὄνος (onas) or (onos) "ass, donkey" is a possibility... [more]
OxycholiosὈξυχόλιοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ὀξύχολος (oxycholos) meaning "quick to anger, quick-tempered". It consists of the Greek adjective ὀξύς (oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun χόλος (cholos) meaning "gall, bile" as well as "anger, wrath, bitterness"... [more]
OxytheusmLate Greek (Latinized), Late Roman Latinized form of the Greek name Ὀξύθεος (Oxytheos), which was derived from the Greek adjective ὀξύς (oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun θεός (theos) meaning "god".... [more]
PammachiusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of a Greek name that probably consisted of the Greek elements παν (pan) "all" and μαχη (mache) "battle", which effectively gives the name the meaning of "the one who fights all"... [more]
PantagathosΠαντάγαθοςmLate Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek πάντες (pantes) meaning "all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, for all, of all". The second element is derived from Greek αγαθος (agathos) meaning "good".
PaschasiosΠασχάσιοςmLate Greek Derived from Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, every, each" combined with the rare Greek adjective χάσιος (chasios) meaning "good".... [more]
PausikakosΠαυσίκακοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective παυσίκακος (pausikakos) meaning "ending evils", which consists of the Greek noun παῦσις (pausis) meaning "stopping, ceasing" and the Greek noun κάκη (kake) meaning "wickedness, vice"... [more]
PhanouriosΦανούριοςmLate Greek This name is best known for being the name of saint Phanourios (also known as Phanurius), a pre-congegration saint who is primarily venerated in the Greek Orthodox Church... [more]
PhantinosΦαντι̑νοςmLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Derived from the Greek adjective φαντός (phantos) meaning "visible", which in turn is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω (phantazo) meaning "to make visible".... [more]
PhilaretosΦιλάρετοςmLate Greek Means "friend of virtue" or "virtuous friend", derived from Greek φιλος (philos) "friend" combined with Greek ἀρετὴ (arete) "virtue, excellence".
PhilogonosΦιλόγονοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective φιλόγονος (philogonos) meaning "loving one's children", which consists of Greek φίλος (philos) meaning "beloved, dear" as well as "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun γονή (gone) meaning "birth, offspring".
PhilologosΦιλόλογοςmLate Greek, Biblical Greek Derived from the Greek adjective φιλόλογος (philologos) meaning "fond of words, talkative". It consists of the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun λόγος (logos) meaning "word, speech" as well as "reason, consideration, computation".
PhilonellafLate Greek, Late Roman Variant form of Philonilla, which is the name of a saint from the first century AD. The name Philonella is also used in reference to the saint (usually in sources that ultimately take their information from Latin texts rather than Greek texts), which has led people in at least the English-speaking world to use the two names interchangeably.
PhilonillaΦιλονίλλαfLate Greek, Late Roman This name is best known for being the name of saint Philonilla (also found written as Philonella), who lived in the first century AD. She was born into a Jewish family in Tarsus (located in what is now Turkey), which at the time was part of the Roman Empire, but had belonged to the Greeks not that long ago and as such was still heavily influenced by the Greek language and culture... [more]
PhilosophosΦιλόσοφοςmLate Greek Derived from Greek φιλόσοφος (philosophos) meaning "lover of wisdom", which consists of Greek φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with Greek σοφία (sophia) meaning "wisdom, cleverness"... [more]
PhosteriosΦωστήριοςmLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) Derived from φωστῆρος (phosteros), which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun φωστήρ (phoster) meaning "that which gives light" as well as "splendour, radiance".... [more]
PhotisΦώτιςfLate Greek Derived from the Greek verb φωτίζω (photizo) meaning "to shine, to give light", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun φῶς (phos) meaning "light".... [more]
PhrontonΦρόντωνmLate Greek Derived from the Greek verb φροντίζω (phrontizo) meaning "to take care of, to attend to" as well as "to consider, to reflect, to take thought", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
PiamaΠιαμούνfCoptic, Late Greek Piama often links to Pia, a name whose meaning is Lover, Beloved or from Latin origins meaning “pious” or “reverent” Breaking apart the last key phrase of Piama to -ama could also be in relation to Ama, a feminine name of mixed origins... [more]
PlousiaΠλουσίαfLate Greek, Greek From Greek πλούσιος (plousios) meaning "rich, wealthy, noble", a derivative of πλοῦτος (ploutos) "wealth".
PoemenmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Poimen. This name was borne by Poemen the Great, a saint from Egypt who lived in the 4th century AD. However, since the saint originated from Egypt, one should take into account the possibility that his name is the hellenized form of a Coptic name or word.
PolychroniaΠολυχρονίαfLate Greek Derived from the Greek noun πολυχρονία (polychronia) meaning "length of time". However, one could also regard this name as the feminine form of Polychronios.... [more]
PolychroniosΠολυχρόνιοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective πολυχρόνιος (polychronios) meaning "long-lasting, long-lived" as well as "of olden time, ancient". It consists of the Greek adjective πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek adjective χρόνιος (chronios) meaning "after a long time, late"... [more]
ProkopiaΠροκοπίαfLate Greek, History Feminine form of Prokopios. This name was most notably borne by the empress consort of the Byzantine emperor Michael I Rangabe (9th century AD).
ProtasiosΠροτάσιοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek verb προτάσσω (protasso) meaning "to place (before), to put at the forefront" as well as "to appoint before" and "to define beforehand". Also compare the related Greek noun πρότασις (protasis) meaning "(the) putting forward, that which is put forward"... [more]
PulcheriafLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical), German (Bessarabian) Derived from Latin pulcher meaning "beautiful, noble". This name was borne by Saint Pulcheria, elder sister of the Byzantine emperor Theodosius II. It was also the name of a character in 'Crime and Punishment' by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
RhetoriosῬητόριοςmLate Greek Derived from Greek ῥήτωρ (rhetor) meaning "orator, public speaker".
RhetoriusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Rhetorios. A bearer of this name was the classical astrologer Rhetorius of Egypt, who lived in the 6th and early 7th century AD.
RhodopeῬοδόπηfGreek Mythology, Late Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ῥοδωπός (rhodopos) meaning "rosy-faced, rosy", which consists of the Greek noun ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning "rose" combined with the Greek noun ὤψ (ops) meaning "eye, face, countenance".... [more]
SauromatesΣαυρομάτηςmLate Greek, Late Roman, History Derived from the Roman cognomen Sauromates, itself derived from Greek Σαυρομάτης (Sauromates) meaning "a Sarmatian". The Sarmatians were an Iranian people that spoke Sarmatian, a Scythian language... [more]
SebastosΣεβαστόςmLate Greek Derived from Σεβαστός (Sebastos), which is an Ancient Greek calque of the Roman title Augustus. Also compare the Greek noun Σεβάστιος (Sebastios) meaning "an oath by the genius of the Emperor"... [more]
SmaragdusmLate Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Smaragdos. This name was borne by at least two saints. One was a companion of saint Cyriacus (died c. 303 AD), who was buried together with him near the Via Ostiensis... [more]
StaurakiosΣταυράκιοςmLate Greek, History The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σταυρός (stauros), which originally meant "upright pale, upright stake" but nowadays has the meaning of "cross". Also see Stavros... [more]
StaurophilaΣταυροφιλάfLate Greek, Literature Feminine form of Staurophilos. In literature, this is the name of the main character of Regia Via Crucis (1635), an important counter-reformation devotional emblem book written by the Dutch-born Flemish Benedictine monk Benedictus van Haeften (1588-1648)... [more]
StaurophilosΣταυρόφιλοςmLate Greek Means "friend of the cross" in Greek, derived from the Greek noun σταυρός (stauros) meaning "cross, crucifix" (see Stavros) combined with the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".... [more]
SyagriusmLate Greek (Latinized), Late Roman Derived from Greek σύαγρος (syagros), which referred to a kind of palm-tree. This name was borne by a saint as well as a few Roman consuls.
SyncleticaΣυγκλητικήfLate Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical) Latinized form of the Greek feminine given name Συγκλητική (Synkletike), which is derived from the Greek adjective συγκλητικός (synkletikos) - also found spelled as sugkletikos - meaning "of senatorial rank".... [more]
TatianaΤατιάναfLate Greek, Greek, Georgian Derived 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.
ThalelaiosΘαληλαίοςmLate Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek θαλλω (thallo) meaning "to blossom" (also see Thalia). The second element probably derives from Greek λαος (laos) meaning "the people", although Greek λαιός (laios) "left, on the left side" and Greek λεῖος (leios) "smooth" are also possibilities.
ThemistiosΘεμίστιοςmLate Greek, Ancient Greek Means "patron of right, one who presides over justice", ultimately derived from Greek θέμις (themis) meaning "law of nature, divine law, custom".
TheodoretosΘεοδώρητοςmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective θεοδώρητος (theodoretos) meaning "given by God", which consists of the Greek noun θεός (theos) meaning "god" and the Greek adjective δωρητός (doretos) meaning "open to gifts".
TheoktistosΘεόκτιστοςmLate Greek Means "creation of God", derived from Greek θεος (theos) "god" combined with Greek κτίσμα (ktisma) "creation, edifice, foundation". The latter element is ultimately derived from the Greek verb κτίζω (ktizo) meaning "to people, to build, to create".
TheoleptosΘεόληπτοςmLate Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek θεος (theos) meaning "god". The second element is derived from the Greek verb λαμβάνω (lambano), which can mean "to take" as well as "to receive"... [more]