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Golfo Γκόλφω f GreekGreek name which is said to mean "talisman", possibly related to the Middle Greek word ἐγκόλπιον
(enkolpion) referring to a medallion bearing an icon that is worn by bishops of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and meaning literally "on the bosom" from ἐν
(en) "in, on" and κόλπος
(kolpos) "bosom".
Haris Χάρης m GreekVariant transcription of
Charis, itself a diminutive of
Zacharias and names containing the Greek element χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness".
Ia Ἰα f Georgian, Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Georgian noun ია
(ia) meaning "violet", as in the spring flower (also see
Violet). In turn, it is thought to be derived from the Georgian noun იასამანი
(iasamani) meaning "lilac", which might possibly be of Persian origin... [
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Ieroklis Ιεροκλής m Greek (Rare)Modern Greek form of
Hierokles. Known bearers of this name include the Greek actor Ieroklis Michailidis (b. 1960) and the Greek former soccer player Ieroklis Stoltidis (b... [
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Ieronymakis Ιερωνυμάκης m Greek (Rare)Modern Greek diminutive of
Ieronymos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Iliostalakti Ηλιοστάλακτη f Greek (Rare)Derived from Greek ἥλιος
(helios) meaning "sun" and the verb
stalazo meaning "to drip down slowly", taken from a word used in the Greek Orthodox religion to describe God's throne... [
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Iouli Ιούλη f GreekProbably a variant of
Ioulia. However, this name could also be derived from Greek Ιούλη
(Iouli), which is the genitive singular of Ιούλης
(Ioulis), one of the Greek names for the month of
July... [
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Ivi Ήβη f GreekModern Greek form of
Hebe. This is borne by Greek Cypriot singer Ivi Adamou (1993-).
Kakia Κάκια f Greek, Greek (Cypriot)Possibly a diminutive of
Ekaterini. Known bearers of this name include the Greek singer Kakia Mendri (1912-1994) and Greek actresses Ekaterini 'Kakia' Panagiotou (1923-2013) and Kakia Analyti (1934-2002).
Kalamia Καλαμία f GreekMeans "reed" and comes from the Greek word καλάμι (reed,cane)
Kali Καλη f GreekModern Greek form of
Kale, which is derived from Greek
Καλη meaning "beauty".
Kalliopi Καλλιόπη f GreekModern Greek transcription of
Kalliope. Known Greek bearers of this name include the swimmer Kalliopi Araouzou (b. 1991) and the shot putter Kalliopi Ouzouni (b... [
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Kalomoira Καλομοίρα f GreekMeans "beautiful fate", derived from the Greek elements καλος
(kalos) "beautiful, fair" and μοιρα
(moira) "share, fate". A known bearer is the Greek-American pop singer Kalomira Sarantis (1985-).
Kaloudis Καλούδης m Greek (Rare)Meaning uncertain. This name might possibly be a pet form of given names that contain the Greek element καλός
(kalos) meaning "beautiful" as well as "good, noble". Alternatively, it might be derived from Καλούδι Αιτωλοακαρνανίας
(Kaloudi Aitoloakarnanias), which is the name of a mountain village in western Greece.... [
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Kanellos Κανέλλος m GreekPossibly a derivative of the Greek word for "cinnamon", which is itself borrowed from Italian
cannella.
Kassiani Κασσιανή f GreekFeminine form of
Kassianos. This was the name of a 9th-century Byzantine saint famous as a hymnographer, who supposedly fell in love with the emperor Theophilos but was rejected when she proved to be more intelligent than he.
Katholiki Καθολική f GreekMeans "universal", apparently taken from the Greek title of the Virgin Mary Παναγιά Καθολική
(Panagia Katholike) (see also
Panagiotis)... [
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Kentia Κέντια f Greek (Cypriot, Rare, ?)The origin of this name is uncertain. It coincides with (or derives from) the name of a former genus of palm trees, which was supposedly derived from the surname of British botanist William
Kent (died 1828).
Kerasia Κερασιά f GreekDerived from Greek κερά
(kerá) meaning "lady, mistress" (an alternative form of κυρά
(kurá)). It is also associated with the Greek word κερασιά
(kerasiá) meaning "cherry tree".... [
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Kirykos Κήρυκος m Greek (Rare)Modern Greek form of the Late Greek name Κηρῦκος
(Kerykos), which was derived from the Greek adjective κήρυκος
(kerykos) meaning "heraldic, of the herald", itself derived from the Greek noun κῆρυξ
(keryx) meaning "herald, messenger".... [
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Kleanthi Κλεάνθη f GreekFrom the Greek elements κλέος (
kleos) "glory" and ἀνθὸς (
anthos) "flower".
Kosmos m & f GreekMeans “world” in Greek, often confused with
Cosmos which has a different pronunciation and meaning.
Koula Κούλα f GreekDiminutive of
Angeliki,
Vasiliki,
Kyriaki and other names ending in
ki (via their diminutives
Angelikoula,
Vasilikoula and
Kyriakoula, respectively).
Krini Κρήνη f GreekMeans "well, spring, fountain" in Greek. (Also compare
Pigi.) This is borne by Krini Hernández (2000-), a Mexican model of partial Greek ancestry.
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.
Lambrini Λαμπρινή f GreekFeminine form of
Lambros, meaning "bright, shining, brilliant". It is also related to the Greek word Λαμπρή (
Lambri), meaning "Easter".
Lambros Λάμπρος m GreekAlternate transcription of Greek Λαμπρος (see
Lampros), derived from Greek λαμπρός
(lampros) meaning "bright, shining, brilliant"... [
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Lamprini Λαμπρινή f GreekFeminine form of the name
Lambros. Derived from the Greek word λάμπρος which means "bright", "brilliant", "shining", "radiant" or "illuminating" in Greek... [
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Laoura Λάουρα f GreekVariant form of
Lavra (Λαύρα), which is the original (modern) Greek form of
Laura. Lavra has fallen into disuse, however, which might possibly be because the association with
lavra (the name for a type of monastery in Orthodox Christianity) had become too great... [
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Laskarina Λασκαρίνα f Greek (Rare)Feminine form of the Byzantine Greek surname
Laskaris, which is probably derived from Persian لشکر
(laškar) "army", meaning "warrior, soldier"... [
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Litsa Λίτσα f GreekDiminutive of
Aglaia (via its diminutive
Aglaitsa),
Apostolia (via its diminutive
Apostolitsa),
Emmanouella (via its diminutive
Manolitsa),
Evangelia (via its diminutives
Evangelitsa and
Vagelitsa),
Garifallia (via its diminutive
Filitsa),
Michaela (via its diminutive
Michalitsa),
Natalia (via its diminutive
Natalitsa),
Pantelina (via its diminutive
Pantelitsa),
Stavroula (via its diminutive
Stavroulitsa),
Styliani (via its diminutive
Stelitsa),
Vasiliki (via its diminutive
Vasilitsa),
Violeta (via its diminutive
Violitsa), and any other pet forms that end in -
litsa.
Lotis Λωτίς f Greek, Greek MythologyFrom the Greek word λωτός (lotos) meaning “lotus tree”. Lotis was a river nymph that transformed into a lotus tree to avoid
Priapus.
Loula Λούλα f English, GreekVariant of
Lula 1, as well as a Greek diminutive of various names. This was borne by Greek playwright
Angeliki-Theano 'Loula' Anagnostaki (1928-2017).
Loulouda Λουλούδα f GreekDerived from Greek λουλούδι
(louloudi) "flower".
Magnos Μάγνος m GreekGreek form of
Magnus, the Greek name of the Roman emperor Magnus Maximus (in Greek: Μάγνος Μάξιμος) - c. 335–28 August 388
Malamatenia Μαλαματένια f GreekFrom Greek μαλαματένιος
(malamatenios) meaning "golden, tender".
Marigo Μαριγώ f Greek, AlbanianDiminutive of
Maria or
Margarita. This was borne by 19th-century Greek actress Marigo Alkaiou (1790-1865) and 19th-century Greek revolutionary Marigo Zarafopoula... [
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