Names That Mean Greek
- Kristian
Origin:
Spelling variation of Christian, Greek from LatinMeaning:
"follower of Christ"Description:
Only about 1 percent of babies named Christian are girls, but that was nearly 50 baby girls in the US last year so the name is not unknown. The Kristian variation makes it more reminiscent of Kristen or Kristin, but that might also introduce confusion.
- Ulixes
Origin:
Latin variation of the Greek OdysseusMeaning:
"wrathful"Description:
Like Ulysses, Ulixes is a Latin variation of Odysseus. This spelling has never appeared on the US popularity charts, perhaps in part due to Ulysses's presidential ties.
- Giacinda
Origin:
Italian variation of Jacinta, Spanish from Greek flower nameMeaning:
"hyacinth"Description:
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Barrett made this lovely and unusual flower name familiar to English speakers. Giacinda is the Italian version.
- Zsófia
Origin:
Hungarian version of Greek SofiaMeaning:
"one who possesses wisdom"Description:
Sofia with several authentic Slavic bells and whistles.
- Krisztofer
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Christopher, Greek and LatinMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"
- Kristóf
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Christopher, Greek and LatinMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"
- Zoyah
Origin:
Russian and Greek variation of ZoeDescription:
Zoya meets Toyah in this slightly elaborated spelling.
- Kristófer
Origin:
Icelandic variation of Christopher, Greek and LatinMeaning:
"Christian"Description:
A common and traditional name in Iceland, where it is the predominant form of Christopher.
- Gaïa
Origin:
French from Greek and LatinMeaning:
"earth mother; rejoicing"Description:
French spelling of Gaia.
- Dorián
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Dorian, Greek tribe name
- Nikol
Origin:
Croatian, Bulgarian, Czech and Greek form of Nicola, from GreekMeaning:
"people of victory"