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Haralabos

Quick answerThe name Haralabos means "joyful light" or "bright joy," derived from the Greek elements *chara* (joy) and *lampo* (to shine).

Greek · Boy · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#6,421
TrendVintage
Peak year1979
Syllables4
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureGreek
ReligionGreek Orthodox Christianity
Letters9
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#6,421

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Haralabos

The name Haralabos means "joyful light" or "bright joy," derived from the Greek elements *chara* (joy) and *lampo* (to shine).

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Etymology

The name Haralabos means "joyful light" or "bright joy," derived from the Greek elements *chara* (joy) and *lampo* (to shine). It is used primarily in Greek culture and the Greek Orthodox Christian tradition, notably associated with Saint Haralambos, a 2nd-century bishop and martyr venerated for his healing miracles.

Haralabos currently ranks #6,421 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.

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