Paraskeve
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Paraskeve
Paraskeve derives from the Greek word "paraskeué" (παρασκευή), meaning "preparation" or "Friday," referring to the day of preparation before the Sabbath.
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Etymology
Paraskeve derives from the Greek word "paraskeué" (παρασκευή), meaning "preparation" or "Friday," referring to the day of preparation before the Sabbath. The name is primarily used in Greek Orthodox Christian cultures, particularly among Greeks and other Orthodox communities, with Saint Paraskeve (a 3rd-century martyr) as its most notable historical bearer.
Paraskeve currently ranks #7,877 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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