Nektaria

Nektaria represents the feminine variant of the Greek name Nektarios (Νεκτάριος). The first name derives from the ancient Greek word nektáreos (νεκτάρεος), which means 'sweet like nectar' or 'nectar-like'. Consequently, Nektaria carries the meaning 'the nectar-like'.

What does the name Nektaria mean?

Nektaria is the feminine form of the Greek name Nektarios (Νεκτάριος). It derives from the ancient Greek term nektáreos (νεκτάρεος), which means 'sweet like nectar' or 'nectar-like'. In reference to Greek mythology, where nectar (similar to ambrosia) is considered the food of the gods, the name Nektaria can also be interpreted as 'the divine'.

Where does the name Nektaria come from?

Nektaria is a feminine first name with ancient Greek roots, carrying the meanings 'the nectar-like' and 'the divine'. The ancient Greek term nektáreos (νεκτάρεος) is composed of the words for 'sweet like nectar' and 'nectar-like'. The language of the name is Greek.

How do you pronounce Nektaria?

Nektaria is pronounced approximately as 'Nek-ta-ria'.

When is the name day of Nektaria?

The name days of Nektaria are celebrated on May 17, October 11, and November 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Nektaria is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest placement was in 2019 at rank 2,172. Over the last ten years, Nektaria has been given about 30 times, securing it the 4,651st place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,452nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Neki / Ria / Riri

Similar first names

Famous people

• Nektaria Karantzi (*1978), Greek singer)
• Nektaria Karantzi (Greek singer)