This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Late Greek.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abaskantos Ἀβάσκαντος m Late GreekDerived 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".
Akatamachetos Ἀκαταμάχητος m Late GreekDerived 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".... [
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Akindynos Ἀκίνδυνος m Greek (Rare), Late GreekFrom Greek ἀκίνδυνος
(akindynos) meaning "free from danger, without danger", composed of the negative prefix ἀ
(a) and κίνδυνος
(kindynos) "danger, hazard, venture".
Ammianus m Late Roman, Late Greek (Latinized), HistoryFrom 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.... [
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Anthimos Ἄνθιμος m Late GreekDerived 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".
Aphthonios Ἀφθόνιος m Late GreekDerived 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".... [
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Apodemios Ἀποδήμιος m Late GreekDerived 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".... [
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Astion m Late 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... [
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Blasios Βλάσιος m Late GreekThis 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"... [
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Chelidonios Χελιδόνιος m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective χελιδόνιος
(chelidonios) meaning "of the swallow", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun χελιδών
(chelidon) meaning "swallow" (see
Chelidon).
Christodoros Χριστόδωρος m Late GreekMeans "gift of Christ", derived from the name of
Christ combined with the Greek element δωρον
(doron) meaning "gift."
Christophilos Χριστόφιλος m Late GreekMeans "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".
Chrysologos Χρυσολόγος m Late GreekMeans "word of gold", derived from Greek χρυσος
(chrysos) "gold" combined with Greek λόγος
(logos) "(spoken) word, speech".
Damaskenos Δαμασκηνός m Late GreekGiven 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"... [
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Eirenikos Εἰρηνικός m Late GreekFrom 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.
Elpidephoros m Late GreekMeans "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... [
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Empeirikos Ἐμπειρικός m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἐμπειρικός
(empeirikos) meaning "experienced".... [
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Epigmenius m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name
Epeigmenios, which is derived from the Greek adjective ἠπειγμένως
(epeigmenos) or επειγόμενος
(epeigomenos) meaning "hurried, rushed"... [
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Euangelios Εὐαγγέλιος m Late GreekDerived 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).... [
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Eudaimon m Greek Mythology, Late GreekDerived 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... [
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Eugraphos m Late GreekBasically 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)... [
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Eulabios Εὐλάβιος m Late 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".
Eulalios Εὐλάλιος m Late GreekMasculine form of
Eulalia. This name was borne by a Byzantine painter from the 12th century AD.
Eulampios Ευλάμπιος m Late GreekDerived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek λάμπω
(lampo) meaning "to give light, to shine".
Eunoicus m Late 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.
Eunoikos Ευνοϊκός m Late GreekDerived 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".... [
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Eunoios Εὐνόιος m Late GreekDerived 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"... [
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Eunon Εὔνων m Late 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... [
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Eupsychos Εὔψυχος m Late GreekDerived 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).
Eustolos Εὔστολος m Late GreekDerived 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".... [
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Eustratios Εὐστράτιος m Late GreekMeans "good army", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army".
Evangelicus m Late 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.... [
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Gnosiphilos Γνωσίφιλος m Late GreekDerived from the Greek noun γνῶσις
(gnosis) meaning "seeking to know, inquiry, knowledge" (see
Gnosis) combined with the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover".
Gregentios Γρηγέντιος m History (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.
Hegemonios Ἡγεμόνιος m Greek Mythology, Late GreekDerived 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).... [
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Hesychios Ἡσύχιος m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἡσύχιος
(hesychios) meaning "still, quiet, at rest".
Hesychius m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Hesychios. A notable bearer of this name was the Greek grammarian Hesychius of Alexandria, who is thought to have lived in the 5th or 6th century AD.
Hieroxenos Ἱερόξενος m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".... [
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Ioulos Ἴουλος m Greek Mythology, Late GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἴουλος
(ioulos) meaning "down" (the first growth of the whiskers and beard) as well as "corn sheaf".... [
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Kalokairos Καλόκαιρος m Late GreekDerived 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.
Kalokyros Καλοκυρός, Καλωκύρος m Late GreekMeans "beautiful authority", derived from the Greek adjective καλός
(kalos) meaning "beautiful, lovely, fair" combined with the Greek noun κῦρος
(kyros) meaning "supreme power, authority".... [
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Kalonymos Καλώνυμος m Late Greek, Judeo-GreekMeans "beautiful name", derived from the Greek adjective καλός
(kalos) meaning "beautiful, lovely, fair" combined with the Greek noun ὄνυμα
(onyma) meaning "name".... [
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Karterios Καρτέριος m Late GreekDerived from either the Greek noun καρτερία
(karteria) meaning "perseverance, patient endurance" or the Greek adjective καρτερός
(karteros) meaning "strong, staunch, steadfast".... [
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Komninos Κομνηνός m Late GreekOriginally from Komni, Thrace. Surname of Byzantine emperors, used today as a baptismal name.
Kyprianos Κυπριανός m Late Greek, GreekHellenized 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.
Kyrion Κυρίων, Κύριον m Late GreekDerived from either the Greek noun κύριος
(kyrios) meaning "lord, master" or the Greek adjective κύριος
(kyrios) meaning "ruling, governing, having power".... [
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Leucius m Late 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".
Leukios Λεύκιος m Late GreekDerived 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".
Louppos Λοῦππος m Late GreekVariant of
Loupos. Also compare the ancient Greek noun λούππις
(louppis) meaning "kite" (as in, the bird of prey).
Lyrikos Λυρικός m Late Greek (Rare)Derived from the Greek adjective λυρικός
(lyrikos) meaning "of the lyre" (as in, the musical instrument).
Megistodoros Μεγιστόδωρος m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".
Melasippos Μελασιππος m Late GreekMeans "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.... [
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Mesomedes Μεσομήδης m Late GreekDerived 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).... [
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Mousonios Μουσώνιος m Late GreekEither 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"... [
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Nephon Νήφων m Late GreekDerived from the Greek noun νήφων
(nephon) meaning "sober". This name was borne by two ecumenical patriarchs of Constantinople.
Nymphidius m Late 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.
Onasandros Ονάσανδρος m Late GreekThe 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... [
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Oxycholios Ὀξυχόλιος m Late GreekDerived 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"... [
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Oxytheus m Late Greek (Latinized), Late RomanLatinized 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".... [
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Pammachius m Late 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"... [
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Pantagathos Παντάγαθος m Late GreekThe 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".
Pausikakos Παυσίκακος m Late GreekDerived 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"... [
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Phanourios Φανούριος m Late GreekThis 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... [
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Philaretos Φιλάρετος m Late GreekMeans "friend of virtue" or "virtuous friend", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend" combined with Greek ἀρετὴ
(arete) "virtue, excellence".
Philogonos Φιλόγονος m Late GreekDerived 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".
Philologos Φιλόλογος m Late Greek, Biblical GreekDerived 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".
Philosophos Φιλόσοφος m Late GreekDerived 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"... [
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Phronton Φρόντων m Late GreekDerived 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"... [
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Poemen m Late 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.
Poimen Ποιμήν m Late GreekDerived from the Greek noun ποιμήν
(poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd".
Polychronios Πολυχρόνιος m Late GreekDerived 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"... [
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Protasios Προτάσιος m Late GreekDerived 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"... [
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Rhetorios Ῥητόριος m Late GreekDerived from Greek ῥήτωρ
(rhetor) meaning "orator, public speaker".
Sauromates Σαυρομάτης m Late Greek, Late Roman, HistoryDerived 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... [
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Sebastos Σεβαστός m Late GreekDerived 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"... [
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Staurakios Σταυράκιος m Late Greek, HistoryThe 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... [
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Staurophilos Σταυρόφιλος m Late GreekMeans "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".... [
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Thalelaios Θαληλαίος m Late GreekThe 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.
Themistios Θεμίστιος m Late GreekDerived from Greek θεμιστος
(themistos) meaning "of the law, of customs".
Theodoretos Θεοδώρητος m Late GreekDerived 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".
Theoktistos Θεόκτιστος m Late GreekMeans "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".
Theoleptos Θεόληπτος m Late GreekThe 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"... [
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Theologos Θεόλογος 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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Theopemptos Θεόπεμπτος m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective θεόπεμπτος
(theopemptos) meaning "sent by God", which consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek adjective πεμπτός
(pemptos) meaning "sent"... [
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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).
Theoprepios Θεοπρέπιος m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective θεοπρεπής
(theoprepes) meaning "meet for a god".... [
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Theosteriktos Θεοστήρικτος m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective θεοστήρικτος
(theosteriktos) meaning "supported by God", which consists of the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" and the Greek adjective στηρικτός
(steriktos) meaning "solid, firmly based".... [
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Theostichos Θεοστίχος m Late GreekDerived from the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun στίχος
(stichos) meaning "row". Also compare the related Greek noun στοῖχος
(stoichos) meaning "row in an ascending series"... [
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Theoteknos Θεότεκνος m Late GreekMeans "child of God", derived from the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god" combined with the Greek noun τέκνον
(teknon) meaning "child".... [
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Zoides Ζωίδης m Late GreekDerived from the Greek noun ζωή
(zoe) meaning "life" (see
Zoe) combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides).
Zosimas Ζωσιμᾶς m Late GreekVariant of
Zosimos (see
Zosimus). A known bearer of this name was saint Zosimas of Palestine, who lived in the 6th century AD.