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View Name: Photine


PHOTINE
GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: Ancient Greek
OTHER SCRIPTS: Φωτινη (Ancient Greek)
Meaning & History
Derived from Greek φως (phos) meaning "light". This is the name traditionally given to the Samaritan woman Jesus met at the well (see John 4:7). She is venerated as a saint by the Eastern Church.
Related Names
VARIANT: Photina
OTHER LANGUAGES: Fotini (Greek)



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