Akakios is a Greek masculine given name derived from the Greek word ἀκακία (akakia), meaning "innocent, not evil." The name is composed of the negative prefix ἀ- (a-) and κάκη (kake), meaning "evil." Thus, the literal sense of Akakios is "without evil" or "guileless." The name was borne by three early Christian saints, two of whom were martyred, contributing to its use in Eastern Orthodox and Greek Catholic traditions. Saint Akakios of Agathoniki was a 3rd-century martyr under Emperor Decius, while Saint Akakios of Sinai is venerated as a sixth-century martyr. Another Saint Akakios, the bishop of Melitene, participated in the Council of Ephesus (431). The name's popularity in Byzantine and later Greek culture reflects its virtuous meaning. The Latinized form of the name is Acacius, which appears in historical records, including several popes and a Roman Catholic saint. In the Eastern Christian world, the Georgian form Akaki (such as the poet Akaki Tsereteli) retains the original Greek valence. Meaning: "innocent, not evil" Origin: Greek negative prefix a- + kake (evil) Type: First name, primarily masculine Usage regions: Greek, Ancient Greek, also via Latin in other contexts