Baby-names of Greek Origin

lla

lla is derived from the Greek word Ella, which means “pure.”.The origin of this Greek name is debated. It may be a variation of Eleni, which itself derived from Helen or Helena, who was from Athens in Greece.

Ilina

The name Ilina is a variation of the Greek word Elena, which means “bright” or “shining light,” . It is commonly used as a first name for girls. The root of this word is the Greek word elaino, which means to shine.

Ira

Ira is the variation of the word Ida. (pronounced ee-dah)It is a popular Greek name meaning “gentle.” It comes from the Greek words idein and daimonion , and was created from an ancient Greek word that meant “divine.

Maya

Maya is a popular Greek name meaning “enduring” or “lasting.” Immortalized as the namesake for the Mayans, people across the world still use this name today.

Myra

Myra is a popular Greek name meaning “beloved friend.” It derives from the Hebrew word Miriam, which means “drop of water.”

Rhea

Rhea is a common Greek name meaning “flow” or “flowing.” It was invented by the ancient Greeks to refer to the personification of the earth.

Sara

Sara is a popular name among both Greeks and non-Greeks, meaning “princess” or “noble lady.”. Sara is Hebrew in origin, meaning “princess, radiant or shine.”

Vasilica

Vasilika is a popular Greek name meaning “king’s daughter.” It has many possible origins, such as the names Vassilia and Vasilie. It is also the name of a town in Greece.

Jinia

Jinia is one of the most popular Greek names for girls. Meaning “young girl,” it comes from Greek word jinai, which means “virgin,”

Meraki

Meraki is a name derived from the ancient Greek word meros, which refers to the body parts that are given names in Greek. Meraki’s literal meaning is “part.” Thus, it refers to a part of the body. It was most commonly used for people’s fingers.

Nikki

Nike is one of the most well-known Greek names today. It means “victory” or “brightness,” and has many variations, such as Nikia.

Klia

Kliais a relatively rare Greek girl’s name that means “praise.” It was very common in ancient Greece, but today it is no longer used as a given name. Instead, it has evolved into a surname (or last name) in modern times.

Sophia

Sophia is derived from the Greek word sophos (wise or intelligent), and many researchers believe that it is an innovation from the meaning of sophoros, which in Ancient Greece meant wise person and sage.