Apostolos
Greek · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Apostolos
The name 'Apostolos' means "apostle" or "one who is sent forth" in Greek, derived from the Greek verb *apostellein* (to send away).
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Etymology
The name 'Apostolos' means "apostle" or "one who is sent forth" in Greek, derived from the Greek verb *apostellein* (to send away). It is primarily used in Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, notably as the name of Saint Apostolos (often associated with the Apostle Paul) and historically common in Greece and Cyprus.
Apostolos currently ranks #10,863 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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