Fotios

Fotios is the modern Greek form of the ancient name Phṓtios (Φώτῐος). The name comes from the ancient Greek term phôs (φῶς), which means 'light', and stands for 'the enlightened one'.

What does the name Fotios mean?

Fotios is the modern Greek variant of the ancient name Phṓtios (Φώτῐος). It traces back to the ancient Greek word phôs (φῶς), which means 'light', and carries the meaning 'the enlightened one'. Primarily, the first name Fotios is common in Greece. A common short form is Fotis, while the feminine variant is Fotini.

Where does the name Fotios come from?

Fotios is a masculine first name of Greek origin, meaning 'the enlightened one'. The name consists of the ancient Greek word phôs (φῶς) for light. Languages: Greek.

How do you pronounce Fotios?

The pronunciation of Fotios is three syllables and has a melodic quality. It is pronounced as 'Fo-ti-os' [foˈtiːos], combining a dark O sound with a clearly emphasized middle part. The ending '-os' gives the name a classical, harmonious sound. Thus, Fotios appears both dignified and sonorous – rhythmically clear yet gentle in its resonance.

Popularity

In Germany, Fotios is a well-known first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2011, reaching 1,564th place. Over the last ten years, Fotios has been given as a first name around 60 times, placing it 3,039th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,889th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fot / Foti / Fotti

Similar first names

Famous people

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