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Panayotis

Quick answerPanayotis is the Greek form of Panagiotis, derived from the Greek word "panagios" (πανάγιος), meaning "all-holy" or "most holy," traditionally referring to the Virgin Mary.

Greek · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#12,257
TrendVintage
Peak year2003
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureGreek
ReligionOrthodox Christianity
Letters9
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#2,859

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

About the name Panayotis

Panayotis is the Greek form of Panagiotis, derived from the Greek word "panagios" (πανάγιος), meaning "all-holy" or "most holy," traditionally referring to the Virgin Mary.

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Etymology

Panayotis is the Greek form of Panagiotis, derived from the Greek word "panagios" (πανάγιος), meaning "all-holy" or "most holy," traditionally referring to the Virgin Mary. The name is predominantly used in Greek Orthodox Christian cultures, particularly in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities, with roots extending back to Byzantine religious tradition.

Panayotis currently ranks #12,257 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.

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