Panayiota
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Panayiota
Panayiota is the feminine form of Panayiotis, derived from the Greek name Panagiotis, which comes from "panagios" (all-holy) and refers to the Παναγία (Panagia), a title for the Virgin Mary meaning "most holy." The name literally means "of the all-holy" or carries Marian significance in Christian tradition.
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Etymology
Panayiota is the feminine form of Panayiotis, derived from the Greek name Panagiotis, which comes from "panagios" (all-holy) and refers to the Παναγία (Panagia), a title for the Virgin Mary meaning "most holy." The name literally means "of the all-holy" or carries Marian significance in Christian tradition.
The name is used primarily in Greek Orthodox Christian communities, particularly in Greece and the Greek diaspora, with roots extending back to Byzantine Christian naming conventions where veneration of the Virgin Mary was central to religious practice.
Panayiota currently ranks #17,086 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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