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Lefteris

Quick answerLefteris is a Greek diminutive of Eleftherios, derived from the Greek word "eleftheros" (ἐλεύθερος) meaning "free" or "liberty." The name carries philosophical significance rooted in ancient Greek values of freedom and independence.

Greek · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank
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Peak year2018
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureGreek
ReligionGreek Orthodox Christianity
Letters8
Numerology4 Chaldean 4
Global rank#65,535

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

About the name Lefteris

Lefteris is a Greek diminutive of Eleftherios, derived from the Greek word "eleftheros" (ἐλεύθερος) meaning "free" or "liberty." The name carries philosophical significance rooted in ancient Greek values of freedom and independence.

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Etymology

Lefteris is a Greek diminutive of Eleftherios, derived from the Greek word "eleftheros" (ἐλεύθερος) meaning "free" or "liberty." The name carries philosophical significance rooted in ancient Greek values of freedom and independence.

The name is primarily used in Greek culture and Greek Orthodox Christianity, with particular prominence in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities; it gained notable recognition through figures like Lefteris Pantazis, a celebrated Greek musician and singer who became a cultural icon in the 20th century.

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