Penelope originates in Greek language and means "weaver", although some sources also mention a derivation from an expression meaning "duck".
Tag: Greek names
Leandra
Leandra originates in Greek language and means "lion woman". It is a feminine form of Leander. It is also the
Nikita
Originally a male name in Russian language, derived from Greek niketas, which means "triumphant, victorious." It has been used as
Aristophanes
Aristophanes is a Greek name and means “most bright”. The name is a combination of two Greek words, “aristos” which
Dand
Dand is a Scottish diminutive of Andrew. Andrew is the English form of the Greek name Andreas, derived from the
Emerald
Emerald originates in Greek language and is taken from the word for a green gemstone, also describing a shade of
Leda
Leda originates in Greek language and possibly means "true woman". In Greek mythology, Leda was the queen of Sparta, the
Euphemia
Euphemia originates in Greek language and means "good speaker". It was the name of the Great Martyr and a Christian
Georgina
Georgina is a variant of Georgia. Georgia originates in Greek language and means "farming woman". It is a feminine form
Ilene
Ilene is a variant of Eileen. Eileen most likely originates in Greek language and means "torch of light". It is
Katelijne
Katelijne is a Dutch variant of Katherine. Katherine originates in Greek language and means "chaste, pure". It has been one
Harmony
Harmony originates in Greek language and is taken from the word for agreement or the art of using chords in
Nicolai
Nicolai is a Russian and Bulgarian form of Nicholas. Nicholas originates in Greek language and means "people's triumph". It has
Bandi
Bandi is a diminutive of Andras, iself a Hungarian variant of Andrew. Andrew originates in Greek language and means "virile,
Tapani
Tapani is a Finnish variant of Stephen. Stephen originates in Greek language and means "man with crown". Saint Stephen was
Jacinta
Jacinta is a Spanish form of Hyacinth. Hyacinth originates in Greek language and is taken from the name of a
Alexei
Alexei is a Russian variant of Alexander. The name Alexander is a general European name, derived from the Old Greek
Zoe
Zoe originates in Greek language and means "life". As a feminine given name it has been used since the 19th
Alecto
Alecto originates in Greek language and means "ceaseless". In Greek mythology, Alecto was one of the Erinyes, the infernal goddesses.
Goran
Goran is a Norwegian variant of George. George originates in Greek language and means "farming man". As a masculine given