Stavros
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Stavros
Stavros means "cross" and derives from the Greek word "stauros" (σταυρός), which referred to a stake or cross used in crucifixion.
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Etymology
Stavros means "cross" and derives from the Greek word "stauros" (σταυρός), which referred to a stake or cross used in crucifixion. The name is primarily used in Greek Orthodox Christianity, where it carries religious significance as a reference to the Cross of Christ, and remains common throughout Greece and among Greek diaspora communities.
Stavros currently ranks #5,578 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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