๐ About Stavros
Stavros (ฮฃฯฮฑฯฯฮฟฯ) is a Greek masculine name derived directly from the word *stavros*, meaning 'cross' โ the Christian cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. As a name, it has been used in Greek Orthodox communities since early Christianity as a devotional expression of faith, commemorating the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (a major feast in the Orthodox calendar on 14 September). The name carries deep religious weight in Greece and Cyprus, where it was particularly popular through the 20th century. Boys named Stavros traditionally celebrate their name day on 14 September alongside the feast. Outside the Greek-speaking world, Stavros became broadly recognisable in the West as a quintessentially Greek name โ partly through cultural representations โ while in Greece itself it spans generations from grandfathers to modern bearers who carry on a centuries-old spiritual tradition. The name is closely related to Stavroula, its feminine form, and to the surname Stavros or Stavropoulos common in the Greek diaspora.
๐ Details
- OriginGreek
- Genderโ Male
- MeaningCross
- Name DaySeptember 14
โญ Famous People
- Stavros Niarchos โ Greek shipping magnate and one of the wealthiest men of the 20th century; a major figure in global commerce and philanthropy.
- Stavros Dimas โ Greek politician who served as European Commissioner for the Environment (2004โ2010) and later as Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Stavros Xarhakos โ Acclaimed Greek composer known for film scores and popular songs; considered one of the most important figures in modern Greek music.
- Stavros Kefalidis โ Greek athlete who competed in the triple jump at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, representing Greece on home continent soil.