masculine Fótios

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Origin:
greek
Name Root:
phôs / pháos / phōtós / phōteinós
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phôs (φῶς) pháos (φάος) phōtós (φωτός) phōteinós (Φωτεινός),” meaning “enlightened one, light one, a brilliant one.” The holy and glorious Great-martyr Photine of Samaria (also Photini or Svetlana), Equal-to-the-Apostles, encountered Christ at Jacob’s well. Tradition relates that the Apostles baptized her with the name “Photine,” meaning “enlightened one.” Her feast days are celebrated on February 26 with those who suffered with her (Greek tradition), March 20 (Slavic culture), and the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.

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greek

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russian
ukrainian
ancient greek
greek
italian
ancient Greek (Latinized)
polish
spanish
belarusian
serbian

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #11154


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #5263

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Numerological Values: #3

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Chakra Number: #3
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