Staurophilos

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Gender Masculine
Usage Late Greek
Scripts Σταυρόφιλος(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsStaurophilus (latinized form), Stavrofilos (modern Greek transcription)

Meaning & History

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".

This name appears to have been primarily used as a monastic name and pseudonym.
Added 10/23/2021 by Lucille
Edited 11/24/2021 by Felie