Names Categorized "Orthodox saints"

Aaron is a name of profound biblical significance, borne by the elder brother of Moses in the Old Testament. The name's etymology is uncertain; while it is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin, Hebrew derivations have...

Abiathar is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of a high priest during the reign of King David. It derives from the Hebrew אֶבְיָתָר (ʾEvyaṯar), meaning "my father abounds" or "m...

Abo is a male given name with multiple origins and meanings. In Arabic, it is an alternate transcription of أبو (see Abu), meaning "father of" or "possessor of." This element is commonly used in Arabic kunya (honorific n...

EtymologyThe name Abraham originates from the Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (ʾAvraham). Its meaning is traditionally interpreted as "father of many" or "father of a multitude," derived from a contraction of Abram (meaning "exalted fa...

Abu is a common element in Arabic names, meaning "father of" in Arabic. It is used as a component of a kunya, a type of Arabic nickname or honorific that typically references the bearer's eldest son (e.g., Abu Bakr means...

Abundius is a Latin name derived from the word abundus, meaning "abundant, plentiful". It was borne by several early Christian saints, most notably a 5th-century bishop of Como in Northern Italy.Etymology and Linguistic...

Acacius is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived as the Latinized form of Akakios. The name Akakios comes from the Greek word akakos, meaning "innocent, not evil," formed by the negative prefix a- (mean...

Achaicus is a Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀχαϊκός (Achaikos), which referred to the region in Greece called Ἀχαΐα (Achaia), situated on the northern coast of the Peloponnese. In the New Testament this is the name of...

Achilleus is the Ancient Greek form of Achilles, the legendary hero of Greek mythology. The name originates from the Greek Ἀχιλλεύς (Achilleus), whose meaning is uncertain. It may derive from ἄχος (achos), meaning 'pain'...

Adelaide is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "nobleness, nobility." It derives from the Old High German name Adalheidis, composed of the elements adal "noble" and the suffix heit "kind, sort, type." The...

Adeodatus is a Latin name meaning "given by God". It derives from the Latin phrase a Deo datus, reflecting a common early Christian practice of naming children to express gratitude for divine blessing. The name is closel...

Adrián is the Spanish, Hungarian, and Slovak form of the Latin name Hadrian, which derives from the Roman cognomen Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria." Hadria was the name of two Roman settlements: one in northern Italy (mo...

Adrian is a masculine given name used in Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, and Swedish. It is a form of the Latin name Hadrianus (see Hadrian), which originated as a Roman cognomen meaning "f...

Aegidius is a Medieval Latin given name, the original form of Giles. It derives from the Late Latin name Aegidius, which in turn comes from Greek aigidion meaning "young goat." The name entered the vernacular via Saint G...

Agabus is the name of an early Christian prophet appearing in the New Testament, derived from the Greek Agabos, which itself is a Hellenized form of the Hebrew name Hagab, meaning "locust." The name likely originated as...

Agape is a feminine name derived from Ancient Greek ἀγάπη (agape), meaning "love"—specifically the highest, selfless, unconditional love often associated with divine love in Christian theology. Unlike eros (romantic love...

Agapetus is a Latinized form of the Greek name Agapetos, derived from Ἀγαπητός, meaning "beloved". The name appears in both ancient and Christian contexts, and Roman Catholics are likely most familiar with Agapito, the S...

Agatha is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἀγαθή (Agathe), which itself comes from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός meaning "good." The name was Latinized as Agatha and has been used throughout Christian Europe sin...

Aglaé is the French form of Aglaia, a name derived from the Greek word aglaia meaning "splendour, beauty" or "brilliance". In Greek mythology, Aglaia was one of the three Graces (Charites), goddesses of charm, beauty, an...

Aglaia is a feminine given name derived from the ancient Greek word meaning "splendour, beauty". This name originates from Greek mythology, where Aglaia was one of the Three Graces, or Χάριτες (Charites), who were goddes...

Ágnes is the Hungarian form of Agnes, a name that has been widely used across Christian Europe. It is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Hagnē (Ἅγνη), which means “chaste” from the Greek word hagnos (ἁγνός...

Agnès is the French and Catalan form of Agnes. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnē), meaning "pure" or "chaste". This Greek word stems from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁yaǵ-, meaning "to sacrifice;...

Etymology and OriginAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnē), meaning "“chaste”". The name was Latinized as Agnes and later adopted into various European languages, including English, French (Ag...

Ahmed is a variant of the Arabic name Ahmad, which means "most commendable, most praiseworthy" — a superlative form derived from the root حمد (ḥamida) meaning "to praise." This root also gives rise to Hamid 1 ("praisewor...

Aidan is an anglicized form of the Irish name Aodhán, which itself is a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire' or 'little fire.' The name was traditionally common only in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, but it gained widesprea...

Alban is a masculine given name used in Albanian, English, French, and German. It derives from the Roman cognomen Albanus, meaning "from Alba." Alba itself was the name of several places in the Roman Empire, most notably...

Alexander is a masculine given name of Greek origin, Latinized from the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), which means "defending men" or "protector of men." It is composed of the Greek elements ἀλέξω (alexo), meaning "...

Alexandra is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the masculine name Alexander. The name is a compound of the Greek verb alexein (ἀλέξειν), meaning 'to defend', and anēr (ἀνήρ, genitive ἀνδρός), meaning 'man...

Alexei is a Russian male given name, representing an alternate transcription of the Russian Алексей (see Aleksey). It is the Cyrillic form of the Greek name Alexius, itself derived from Alexios, a derivative of Alexis. T...

Alexios (Αλέξιος) is a Greek masculine given name, derived from the same root as Alexis. Both names ultimately come from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo), meaning "to defend" or "to help," and thus Alexios means "defender" o...

Alexis is a given name of Greek origin meaning "helper" or "defender," derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξειν (alexein) meaning "to defend" or "to help". The name comes from the Ancient Greek Ἄλεξις (Alexis), which itself i...

Alfred is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the Old English name Ælfræd, which combines the elements ælf ("elf") and ræd ("counsel, advice")—thus meaning "elf counsel." The name is a rare survival fr...

Alfréd is the Hungarian, Slovak, and Czech form of Alfred. The name traces its origins to the Old English Ælfræd, composed of elements meaning “elf” and “counsel,” thus “elf counsel.” It entered Central European usage th...

Alphaeus is a biblical name derived from the Greek form Ἀλφαῖος (Alphaios), which itself comes from a Hebrew name meaning "exchange." The name appears in the New Testament as the patronym of two of the twelve apostles: J...

Alphege is the Middle English form of the Old English name Ælfheah. The name Ælfheah is derived from the elements ælf 'elf' and heah 'high', thus meaning 'elf-high' or 'high elf'.Historical SignificanceAlphege is best kn...

Alphius is a name of uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Alphaeus, or derived from an Umbrian root meaning "white". It is recorded as a Medieval Latin name and is most notably associated with a 3rd-century Christian...

Amantius is a Latin masculine name meaning "loving", derived directly from the Latin verb amare (to love). It belongs to a group of ancient Roman cognomina that express affection or worthiness of love. The name was borne...

Amator is a Late Latin name meaning "lover (of God)", derived from Latin amator ("lover"), often used in a religious context to denote a devout worshipper. The name is closely associated with the 5th-century Christian sa...

Ambrose is an English masculine given name derived from the Late Latin Ambrosius, which itself comes from the Greek Ἀμβρόσιος (Ambrosios), meaning "immortal". The name is closely associated with Saint Ambrose, the 4th-ce...

Ammon is the Greek form of Egyptian Yamanu, which itself is a rendering of the divine name related to the god Amon. The name originates from the Egyptian root meaning "the hidden one," reflecting the god's association wi...

Amos is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word ʿamas meaning "load" or "burden." This etymology reflects the prophetic role of the biblical figure who bore the weight of divine messages. In...

Ampelius is a Latinized form of Ampelio, which itself derives from the Greek name Ἀμπέλιος (Ampelios), ultimately coming from the Greek word ἄμπελος (ampelos), meaning 'vine'. As an Ancient Greek name, it likely referenc...

Anacletus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀνάκλητος (Anakletos), derived from the word ἀνάκλητος meaning "invoked". The name is best known as that of the third pope, who served as Bishop of Rome following Peter a...

Ananias is a name that appears in the New Testament, derived from the Greek form Ἁνανίας (Hananias), which itself comes from the Hebrew name Hananiah. The Hebrew name means "Yahweh is gracious," combining the elements ḥa...

Etymology and Meaning Anastasia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word anástasis (ἀνάστασις), meaning "resurrection." It is the feminine form of Anastasius. The name first emerged during th...

Anastasija is a feminine given name used primarily in Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, and Serbian. It is the form of Anastasia in these languages. The root name Anastasia derives from the Greek word anastasis (ἀνάστασις...

Anastasius is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀναστάσιος (Anastasios), which derives from the Greek word ἀνάστασις (anastasis), meaning "resurrection." This word itself is composed of ἀνά (ana), meaning "up," and στ...

Anatole is the French form of Anatolius, a name derived from the Greek Ανατολιος (Anatolios), which itself is based on the Greek word ανατολή (anatole) meaning "sunrise." This connection to the rising sun lends the name...

Anatolius is a Late Latin masculine given name derived from the Greek Ἀνατόλιος (Anatolios), itself based on ἀνατολή (anatole), meaning "sunrise" or "east." The name thus carries connotations of dawn, light, and the risi...

Anatoly is a common Russian and Ukrainian masculine given name. It is an alternate transcription of Russian Анатолий (see Anatoliy), which itself derives from the Greek name Anatolius (Ἀνατόλιος), via Anatolios. The Gree...

Andeolus is a name of unclear origin, associated with a Christian saint martyred in southern Gaul during the 3rd century. The name is thought to be a Latinized form of a Greek or possibly pre-Roman name, but its exact et...

Andrei is a masculine given name widely used in Belarusian, Bulgarian, Romanian, and Russian. It is the Romanian form of Andrew, as well as an alternate transcription of Russian/Bulgarian Андрей (Andrey) or Belarusian Ан...

EtymologyAndrew is the English form of the Greek name Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), which derives from andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) meaning "manly" or "masculine," ultimately from the Greek word aner (ἀνήρ) meaning "man." The name entered E...

EtymologyAndronicus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀνδρόνικοσ (Andronikos), which derives from the elements ἀνήρ (aner, meaning “man”) and νίκη (nike, meaning “victory”). Thus the name signifies “victory of a ma...

Angelina is a Latinate diminutive of the name Angela, widely used across many languages and cultures including Armenian, Bulgarian, Dutch, English, German, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanis...

Anicetus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀνίκητος (Aniketos), meaning "unconquerable". Derived from Greek aniketos or a- (not) + nikētos (conquerable), the name conveys invincibility and strength. Mythological Co...

Anna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means “favor” or “grace.” Used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, it appears in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of the prophet Samuel (1 Sa...

Ansgar is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German elements ansi meaning "god" and ger meaning "spear," thus conveying the sense of "divine spear." The name is borne by Saint Ansgar (801–865)...

Anthony is an English masculine given name derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. The most notable bearer of the ancient name was the Roman general Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony)...

Anthousa is the Ancient Greek form of Anfisa, ultimately derived from the Greek word ἄνθος (anthos), meaning "flower." This elegant feminine name was borne by a 9th-century Byzantine saint, Saint Anthousa, who is venerat...