Greek names
Kyrenia
Submerged off the coast of Cyprus since the 4th century BC, the Kyrenia Ship emerges as an invaluable treasure for marine archaeology. Discovered in 1965, this Greek merchant shipwreck offers a unique window into shipbuilding, trade and daily life in ancient Greece.
Larisa
Larisa is a Greek girl name. Meaning “citadel”.
Name of an Ancient Greek city and a nymph.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Lazaros
Lazaros is a greek boy name. Meaning “my God has helped”.
Greek form of Eleazar
Lina
Lina is a girl name that has different meanings and origins:
- In Arabic, Lina means “tender” or “tender-hearted”. It is a popular name in the Arabic-speaking world and is often given to girls. It also refers to a small, young palm tree, which is a symbol of promise and resilience.
- In German, Lina is a short form of names such as Adelina or Angelina. It means “noble” or “gracious”.
- In Latin, Lina is a diminutive of names such as Carolina or Angelina. It means “little” or “small”.
- In Greek, Lina means “sunlight”, and also refers to the olive crown used for a hero.
- In Hindi, Lina is a name that refers to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of fortune, good luck, riches and splendor. Lina also means “absorbed” or “engrossed” in Sanskrit, which is the ancient language of Hinduism.
- In Lithuanian, Lina is the female form of Linas, a common given name among people of Lithuanian descent. It can also be construed as a rare feminine form of Linus. Lina means “a linden tree” in Lithuanian, which is a symbol of strength, protection, and harmony.
Linus
Linus is a Greek boy name. Meaning “flax”.
In Greek mythology he was the son of the god Apollo.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Marathon
Marathon is a Greek business name for Sportswear shop names.
Athletic competition consisting of running long distances.
Matthias
Variant of Matthew.
Melisa
Melisa is a Greek girl name. Meaning “bee”.
Variant of Melissa.
Melissa
Melissa is a Greek girl name. Meaning “bee”.
Nymph who cared for Zeus in Greek mythology.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Micro
Micro is a Greek pet name for male dog. Meaning “very small”.