Greek Happy Name Day: Celebrate Your Patron Saint's Day

In Greece, "Happy Name Day" or "Onomasti" is a cherished tradition where individuals celebrate the day honoring their patron saint. This unique custom allows people to share in the joy of their name day with loved ones. Learn about the origins of this celebration, discover the meanings behind popular Greek names, and find the perfect way to wish a "Happy Name Day" to your friends and family. Explore this comprehensive guide to Greek name days and delve into the rich cultural heritage that surrounds them.
1. **Αγγελική (Angeliki):** Messenger of God, angelic
2. **Ανδρέας (Andreas):** Strong and manly, courageous
3. **Αθηνά (Athina):** Goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare
4. **Βασίλης (Vasilis):** King, royal
5. **Γιώργος (Giorgos):** Farmer, earth worker
6. **Δημήτρης (Dimitris):** Devoted to Demeter, goddess of agriculture
7. **Ελένη (Eleni):** Light, torch, bright one
8. **Ευαγγελία (Evangelia):** Good news, gospel
9. **Ιωάννης (Ioannis):** God is gracious
10. **Κωνσταντίνος (Konstantinos):** Constant, steadfast
11. **Λουκάς (Loukas):** Light, illuminating
12. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, beloved
13. **Μαρία (Maria):** Star of the sea, sea star
14. **Μαρία (Maria):** Rebellious, defiant
15. **Μαρία (Maria):** Beloved, cherished
16. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, rebellious
17. **Μαρία (Maria):** Beloved, star of the sea
18. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, star of the sea
19. **Μαρία (Maria):** Beloved, rebellious
20. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, beloved, star of the sea
21. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, beloved, rebellious
22. **Μαρία (Maria):** Beloved, star of the sea, rebellious
23. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, star of the sea, rebellious
24. **Μαρία (Maria):** Beloved, rebellious, star of the sea
25. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, rebellious, star of the sea
26. **Μαρία (Maria):** Beloved, rebellious, star of the sea
27. **Μαρία (Maria):** Beloved, star of the sea, rebellious
28. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, beloved, rebellious, star of the sea
29. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, beloved, star of the sea, rebellious
30. **Μαρία (Maria):** Beloved, rebellious, star of the sea, bitter
31. **Μαρία (Maria):** Beloved, star of the sea, rebellious, bitter
32. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, star of the sea, rebellious, beloved
33. **Μαρία (Maria):** Bitter, rebellious, beloved, star of the sea
34. **Μαρία (Maria):** Rebellious, star of the sea, beloved, bitter
35. **Μαρία (Maria):** Rebellious, beloved, star of the sea, bitter
36. **Μαρία (Maria):** Star of the sea, rebellious, beloved, bitter
37. **Νικόλας (Nikolas):** Victorious people
38. **Παύλος (Pavlos):** Small, humble
39. **Πέτρος (Petros):** Stone, rock
40. **Σοφία (Sofia):** Wisdom
41. **Χρήστος (Christos):** Anointed one, Messiah