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55 Greek Baby Names. Whether a Greek name honors family heritage or you're seeking something fresh and new, here are 55 Greek baby names to consider: Nikolai. Ares. Adonis. Rhea. Callie. Ophelia ...
The Greek word κόρη (korē) can mean girl, maiden or daughter. [4] In the latter sense it came to be an alternate name given to Persephone to denote her being the daughter of Demeter, who accordingly carries the epithet Μήτηρ (Mētēr), mother. Κόρη was used when addressing Persephone not as queen of the underworld, but as ...
Irina or Iryna (Cyrillic: Ирина, Ірина) is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, commonly borne by followers of the Eastern Orthodox Church.It is derived from Eirene (Ancient Greek: Εἰρήνη), an ancient Greek goddess, personification of peace.
Whether you’re looking to Greek heroes for something godlike to name your child or simply hope to honor Grecian culture and contributions, here is a list of beautiful Greek names for kids of any ...
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The study of ancient Greek personal names is a branch of onomastics, the study of names, [1] and more specifically of anthroponomastics, the study of names of persons.There are hundreds of thousands and even millions of individuals whose Greek name are on record; they are thus an important resource for any general study of naming, as well as for the study of ancient Greece itself.
Virtue names, also known as grace names, are used as personal names in a number of cultures. They express virtues that the parents wish their child to embody or be associated with. In the English-speaking world, beginning in the 16th century, the Puritans commonly expressed their values through creative names, many in the form of virtue names ...