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Eleftherios, also known as Elefthérios (Ελευθέριος), is a contemporary Greek first name for boys.
What does the name Eleftherios mean?
The name Eleftherios, or Elefthérios (Ελευθέριος), carries the meaning 'the Free' or 'Freedom'. Its roots lie in the Ancient Greek term Eleuthérios (Ελευθέριος), which means 'free' or 'the Liberator'. The name became known through Saint Eleutherius, who served as Pope and Bishop of Rome in the 2nd century. Other variants include Eleutherius, Eleuterio, Lefteris, Leftheris, and Lefti.
Where does the name Eleftherios come from?
The name Eleftherios is a masculine first name of Greek origin, meaning 'the Free'. The Ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Eleftherios?
The pronunciation of Eleftherios is sonorous and rhythmic. In Greek articulation, the name sounds like 'E-lef-the-ri-os' [elefˈθeːrios], with open vowels and prominent consonants alternating. This syllable structure creates a clear, melodic flow. The open ending '-os' gives the name a classical, strong finish. Eleftherios radiates tradition and presence – sonorous, expansive, and dignified.
When is the name day of Eleftherios?
The name day for Eleftherios is celebrated on December 15.
Popularity
In Germany, Eleftherios is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2005 at position 827. Over the last ten years, Eleftherios has been given as a first name around 110 times, placing it 2,305th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,412th.
Nicknames & pet names
Elef / Lefteris / Leftheris / Lefthi / Lefti
Similar first names
Famous people
- Eleftherios Bochoridis (German basketball player)
- Eleftherios Eleftheriou (Cypriot football player)
- Eleftherios Fotiadis (Greek football player)
- Eleftherios Foulidis (Greek artist)
- Eleftherios Katsaitis (Greek bishop)
- Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos (Greek politician and Prime Minister)
- Eleftherios Matsoukas (football player from Greece)
- Eleftherios Mertakas (Cypriot footballer)
- Eleftherios Papasymeon (Greek long-distance runner)
- Eleftherios Poupakis (American footballer)
- Eleftherios Sadikis (Greek footballer)
- Eleftherios Sakellariou (Greek football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Eleftherios
What does the name Eleftherios mean?
The name Eleftherios means 'the Free' or 'Freedom'. It derives from the Ancient Greek term Eleuthérios, which means 'free' or 'the Liberator'.
Where does the name Eleftherios come from?
Eleftherios is a masculine first name of Greek origin. Its origins lie in the Ancient Greek language, where Eleuthérios is used.
How popular is the name Eleftherios?
The name Eleftherios enjoys great popularity in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide, but it is less common outside these circles.