Sosteneo

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Sōsthénēs (Σωσθένης),” composed of two elements: “sôs (σῶς) sṓizō (σῴζω)” (save, saving, heal, keep safe, rescue, unharmed, conservative) plus “sthénos (σθένος)” (strength, might, power). In turn, the name means “healthy and strong, of secure strength, powerful savior, strong savior, healthy man, strong man.” Sosthenes was the chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, who, according to the New Testament, was seized and beaten by the mob in the presence of Gallio, the Roman governor, when he refused to proceed against Paul at the instigation of the Jews.