80 Cyprus Baby Names With Meanings

Cyprus, an enchanting Mediterranean island nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is a land steeped in history, culture, and tradition. This island country isn’t just known for its people's hospitality, generosity, and friendliness but also boasts of some of the most amazing and unique Cyprus baby names. In Cyprus, children are generally named after their regional patron saint if they are christened in an Orthodox church. In Cyprus, the eldest child is usually named after his paternal grandfather, and the eldest daughter is named after the paternal grandmother. The second son can be named after the maternal grandfather, and the second daughter after the maternal grandmother. So don’t be surprised if you find cousins with the same name in a Cypriot family. Cypriots, mainly the Greek Cypriots, often use common Greek surnames, but some are markedly Cypriot. The surname can indicate the family profession, occupation, birthplace, or origin. The surname can also include digraphs, which mark the aspirated stops, such as Ττοφή /tʰoˈfi/. Keeping with the older traditions of Greece and its people, Cypriots also use patronyms, that is, the father's name, first name, and surname. A significant population of the Turkish Cypriot community in Cyprus and northern Cyprus adhere to customary Turkish traditions, using their father's given name as their family name. In this cultural practice, spouses and children commonly adopt the personal name of the husband or father as their own surname (1). Exploring Cyprus’s baby names is akin to embarking on a linguistic and cultural odyssey, where every name tells a story and reflects the island's rich heritage. So, if you’re looking for some unique Cypriot baby names, take a look at our list of well-curated names below. We have some of the most beautiful Cypriot baby boy and girl names.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Ada		Girl	Noble; First-born girl
Albert		Boy	Noble; Bright
Amanda		Girl	One who is made for love and respect; Loved by others
Andreas		Boy	Manly and strong
Androula		Girl	From Andronicus; Victory
Anna		Boy	Grace; Favor
Annita		Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Favor
Ariana		Girl	Pure; Holy
Artem		Boy	Shorter version of Artemas; Variant of Artemis
Bahadir		Boy	One who is brave and valiant
Brandon		Boy	Prince; Chieftain; Gorse hill
Chan		Boy	Moon
Charalambos		Boy	Glowing with joy
Chloe		Girl	Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot
Christina		Girl	Anointed; Follower of Jesus Christ
Christos		Boy	Messiah; The anointed one
Cipriana		Girl	A woman from Cyprus.
Constantina		Girl	Steadfast
Costas		Boy	Constant; Steady; Diminutive of Constantin; Stable
Cyprus		Boy	The fair one
Dana		Girl	God is my judge; Pearl; Brave
Elena		Girl	Bright one
Eleni		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Eyyup		Boy	Turkish form of Job; He who weeps or cries
Ferhat		Boy	Winner; Smart; Male Hero
Florentia		Girl	A form of Florence; To blossom
Francis		Boy	Hailing from France; Free person, Frank
Furkan		Boy	Variant of Furqan; Evidence; Proof
Georgia		Girl	Farmer; Land worker
Giannis		Boy	God is gracious
Giorgos		Boy	Farmer
Godsguide		Boy	God will guide
Hamidi		Boy	To be commended; Praise
Harley		Boy	Hare's meadow
Hasan		Boy	Handsome
Helena		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Ibrahim		Boy	Father of many
Iria		Girl	Colorful or rainbow
John		Boy	God is merciful and gracious
Joseph		Boy	He will add; Praise
Julie		Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded; Soft hair; Beautiful; Vivacious
Juliet		Girl	Youthful; Downy; Descended from Jupiter
Kaan		Boy	Kings of kings; Ruler
Katerina		Girl	Pure
Katie		Girl	Pure
Kostas		Boy	Constant
Kyrenia		Girl	Mermaid
Lefteris		Boy	A free man; A nickname of Elefherios
Maria		Girl	Bitter
Mariliza		Girl	Star of the sea
Marina		Girl	Belonging to the sea
Markus		Boy	God of war; Male
Maryann		Girl	Bitter; Of the sea
Max		Boy	The greatest
Mehmet		Boy	Praise
Mert		Boy	Manly or man
Michalis		Girl	Who is like God
Mory		Boy	Mulberry tree.
Mustafa		Boy	Chosen; Appointed; Preferred
Nicholas		Boy	People's victory
Nikolas		Boy	Victory of the people
Onur		Boy	Righteousness, decency, integrity or morality
Panagiotis		Girl	A person who is like a holy saint
Panayiota		Girl	Cyprus form of Panagiota, holy
Panayiotis		Boy	All holy
Polis		Girl	Citizen or body of citizens
Queen		Girl	Woman; Wife
Rumeysa		Girl	Variant of Rumaisa; Wind that scatters dust and hides footprints and tracks
Samuel		Boy	Name of God
Savina		Girl	A sabine
Sevket		Boy	Power and dignity
Soner		Boy	He who is the last man
Sonia		Girl	Wisdom
Stefan		Unisex	Crown; Wreath
Stylianos		Boy	Pillar; Strong as a pillar
Theo		Boy	Gift of God
Toby		Boy	Yahweh is good
Tony		Boy	Form of the Roman Antonius; Flourishing
Yiorgos		Boy	Farmer
Zafer		Boy	Victory; Conqueror; Victor

Infographic: Mesmerizing Cyprus Baby Names With Meanings

Cyprus contains a confluence of languages due to its location at the eastern end of the Mediterranean. Most names come from Greek, but some have Turkish and Armenian influences. Many parents consider Cypriot names for the linguistic diversity it offers. Check out the infographic containing the choicest baby names from Cyprus.

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