Aikaterini or Ekaterini

Aikaterini or Ekaterini or is a common Greek female name. It is rarely used in its full form, as it is one of the female names that feature a great deal of different nicknames and diminutives. The origin and history … Read More…

Effrosyni or Efrosyni

Effrosyni or Efrosyni is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek word “effraino” which means “to bring joy” or “to please”. Therefore, Effrosyni is the woman who pleases and brings happiness and joy to the hearts of people. … Read More…

Efimia

Efimia is a female Greek name which is not that common today, but was vastly used during the second half of the 20th century. Efimia in Greek is also spelled Eufimia, and derives from the Greek words ef (which means … Read More…

Efstathia

Efstathia is a female Greek name, the female respective of name Efstathios. Efstathia also comes from the Greek word ef-sthatis and means stable and strong. Efstathia used to be more common in the past, however, it is still popular especially … Read More…

Efstathios

Efstathios is a Greek male name which is quite common in the Greek mainland and the islands. Efstathios is a name deriving from a compound Greek word: the word “ef” which means good and the word “stathis” which means the … Read More…

Efterpi or Euterpe

Efterpi or Euterpe is a female Greek name from the words “ef” and “terpo”, which mean “good” and “give pleasure”. Therefore, Efterpi is the one who gives great pleasure to the others. Efterpe is an ancient Greek name found in … Read More…

Efthalia

Efthalia is a female Greek name, which derives from the Greek words “ef” and “thalo”, which mean good and blossom respectively. Therefore, Efthalia means the rich and blooming one. Name Efthalia is not as common as it used to be … Read More…

Efthimia

Efthimia is a female Greek name, the female respective of name Efthimios. Efthimia also derives from a Greek noun, the word “efthimia“, which means the good mood. The name Efthimia is also relatively common in Greece, especially in the mainland … Read More…

Efthimios

Efthimios is a male Greek name which derives from the Greek word “efthimos” , meaning the one in a good mood. Efthimios is a relatively common name in Greece, especially in the Central Greece and mainland. Sound of name Efthimios: … Read More…

Eftichia

Eftichia is a female name in Greece; its etymology reveals its importance for the human life. Eftichia in Greek means happiness, therefore it is one of the well loved Greek names. Eftichia is the female respective of the male name … Read More…

Eftichios

Eftichios is a male Greek name, which derives from the word eftichia, one of the most desired feelings in our life. Eftichia means Happiness, therefore, Eftichios, is the one who bears happiness. It is an ancient Greek Name, although it … Read More…

Eftichis

Eftichis is a male Greek name deriving from the main name Eftichios. As with its main name, Eftichis is also associated with the word “eftichia”, which means happiness. Therefore, Eftichis is the one who bears happiness. Eftichis is an ancient … Read More…

Eirini

Eirini is a popular Greek female name, whose origins are found in Ancient Greece. Irene or Eirini as it is written in Greek, comes from the ancient Greek word “eiro” which means “to connect”. Eirini in Greek means peace (ειρήνη). … Read More…

Eleftheria

Eleftheria is a common Greek female name; it is one of the names whose origins are the subject of some sort of dispute among Christians and historians, as the latter suggest that the name Eleftheria and its male respective Eleftherios … Read More…

Eleftherios

Eleftherios is a rather common male name. It is one of the Greek names whose origins are a usual subject of controversy among Christians and historians; historians denote that the name Eleftherios and its female respective Eleftheria derive from the … Read More…

Elektra or Electra

Elektra is a common Greek female name, known since the ancient years. It was a very common name in Ancient Greece, and as the love of Greeks for their ancient names is revived, Elektra became quite popular lately. The name … Read More…

Elena

Elena is a rather common female name, one of the main nicknames that come from the name Eleni. Eleni is among the most popular names in Greece. Both Elena and Eleni are used in Greece and Cyprus, however, name Elena … Read More…

Eleni

Eleni is a very common female Greek Name, popular both in Greece and Cyprus. The name Eleni has a long and interesting history, as it dates back to the antiquity. Eleni in Ancient Greece was a synonym of the “shining” … Read More…

Elissavet

Elissavet is a female name used a lot in Greece, despite the fact that it is actually a foreign name. Elissavet is the Greek respective of Elizabeth and comes from the Hebrew word Eliseva which means “dedicated to God”. Sound … Read More…

Eliza

Eliza is a female Greek name that derives from the main name Elissavet. Eliza is a name that was not common in Greece in the older days, but started becoming more popular towards the 80s and 90s, opposite from many … Read More…

Elli, Elle or Helle

Elli is a female Greek name whose origins are found in the ancient years. Although there is no much information on the etymology of the name Elli, it is considered that it derives from the word “Ellin”, which means Greek. … Read More…

Elpida

Elpida is a common Female name in Greece. Its origins date back to the antiquity. Elpida in both ancient and modern Greek means hope. Sound of Name Elpida: El-pi’-da Male Version of Name Elpida: N/A Nameday of name Elpida: September … Read More…

Emanouella or Emmanouella

Emanouella or Emmanouella is a Greek female name, the Greek respective of name Emmanouil. It also derives from the Hebrew word Immanouel and is celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church on December 25th and 26th, as its male version. Emanouella … Read More…

Emmanouil

Emmanouil is a male Greek name, deriving from the Hebrew word Immanuel, which means ” God is with us”. The name Immanouil was used as the  foretold name of Messiah in the Old Testament. Emmanouil or Emmanuel in English is … Read More…

Epameinondas

Epameinondas is a male Greek name whose origins are found in ancient Greece. Epameinondas (Επαμεινώνδας in Greek) is an ancient Greek name which derives from the compound words “epi” and “ameinon”, which mean towards and better respectively. Therefore, Epameinondas is … Read More…

Erasmia

Erasmia is a female Greek name, whose origins are found in Ancient Greece. Erasmia derived from Greek word ερασμιος (erasmios) meaning “beloved”. Sound of name Erasmios: E-ra-smeé-a Male Version of Erasmia: Erasmos Nameday of Erasmia: September 1st Origin of name Erasmia – … Read More…

Erato

Erato is an ancient female Greek name, which derives from the verb “ero” which means to love. Erato means “lovely” in Greek. In Greek mythology she was one of the 9 Muses, the muse of lyric poetry. The name Erato is … Read More…

Ermioni

Ermioni is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek word “ermionis”, which means “gorgeous as God Hermes”. Hermione is the Latin version of Ermioni. Ermioni is an ancient Greek name which was used also in the early Christian … Read More…

Ermioni or Hermione

Ermioni or Hermione is a female Greek name which originates from the ancient years. The name Ermioni derives from the name Ermis and means ” the one who carries the beauty of Ermis”. Sound of name Ermioni: Er-mee-ó-neeh Male Version … Read More…

Eros or Erotas

Eros or Erotas is not just being in love in Greece; it’s also a male name, which may be not that usual, but you might end up meeting one or two men named Eros in your life. Otherwise, we just … Read More…

Evangelia

Evangelia is a rather popular female name in Greece, the female respective of name Evangelos. Similar to Evangelos, name Evangelia also refers to the messenger of good news and is associated with the Annunciation of Virgin Mary. Sound of Name … Read More…

Evangelos

Evangelos is a common Greek male  name, which is popular both in the urban centers, islands and rural areas. The name is actually a word that comes from the ancient Greek language. Evangelos was the messenger who brought good news, … Read More…

Evanthia

Evanthia is a female Greek name, whose origins are found in Ancient Greece, but it was used more during the early Christian years. The name Evanthia derives from the words “ev” and “anthos” which mean nice and rosebud, therefore Evanthia … Read More…

Evdokia

Evdokia is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek words ev (ευ) that means good and doko (δοκώ), which means to think. Therefore, Evdokia means the one with the good thinking, or the one that seems well. Evdokia … Read More…

Evdoksia or Evdoxia

Evdoksia or Evdoxia is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek words “Ev” and “doksa”, that mean good and fame respectively; therefore, Evdoxia is the one who has a “good name”, the “reputable ” one. Sound of name … Read More…

Evlampia

Evlampia is a female Greek name, which is not that common today. Evlampia derives from the Greek words “ev” and “lampo” which mean “good” and “shine”, therefore the name translates to the “all shiny”. Sound of name Evlampia: E-la-mpeé-a Male … Read More…

Ilias or Elias

Ilias or Elias is a male name that derives from the Hebrew culture and tradition. According to its etymology it comes from the Hebrew Name Eliyahu which means my God is Jehovah, and was mentioned in many Hebrew religious books … Read More…

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