Apostolos

Apostolos is a male first name of Greek origin (Greek Απόστολος Apóstolos), derived from the ancient Greek verb apostéllō (ἀποστέλλω), meaning "to send away, to dispatch." This name is associated with "the messenger" or "the bringer" and has a religious significance.

What does the name Apostolos mean?

The name Apostolos is a male first name derived from the ancient Greek verb apostéllō (ἀποστέλλω), meaning "the messenger" or "the bringer." It has an important religious connotation, particularly in Christianity, where the term "apostle" refers to a messenger of Jesus Christ tasked with spreading the faith. In Greece, Apostolos is a widely used first name, while the female form is Apostolia.

Where does the name Apostolos come from?

Apostolos is a male first name of Greek origin, meaning "the messenger" or "the bringer." The word comes from the ancient Greek verb apostéllō (ἀποστέλλω), which means "to send away, to dispatch." The language from which this name originates is Greek.

How do you pronounce Apostolos?

The pronunciation of Apostolos is four-syllable and rhythmic. The name is typically pronounced as "A-po-sto-los" [apɔˈstoːlɔs], with a variation between open A and O sounds. The consonant cluster "-st-" adds density in the middle, while the open O at the end gives a rounded tone. Apostolos has a traditional and dignified sound that is impressive and present.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Apostolos enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was 654 in 2006. Over the last ten years, Apostolos has been chosen as a first name approximately 110 times, placing it 2,253rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,379th.

Nicknames & pet names

Apo / Apos / Posto / Stolis / Toli / Tolis

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Famous people

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