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The name Polykarpos has Greek roots and means 'many fruits'. It is associated with Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, who is venerated as a bishop and martyr. The name day falls on February 23.
What does the name Polykarpos mean?
Polykarpos also has Greek origins and stands for 'many fruits'. Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, bishop and martyr, is an important figure associated with this name. His name day is celebrated on February 23. In Romance countries, the name is known as Carpoforo.
Where does the name Polykarpos come from?
The first name Polykarpos comes from Ancient Greek and is a traditional male name.
How do you pronounce Polykarpos?
Poli-karpos
Popularity
In Germany, Polykarpos is a rather rare name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. In 2024, it achieved its best ranking in Sweden at 2,029th place. In the last ten years, Polykarpos has been used as a first name there less than 10 times, which gives it a 2,955th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 1998 and 2024, it also ranks 2,955th in Sweden.
Nicknames & pet names
Poly
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Famous people
- Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (Christian martyr)
Frequently asked questions about the name Polykarpos
Where does the name Polykarpos come from?
The first name Polykarpos has its roots in Ancient Greek and is a traditional male name.
What does the name Polykarpos mean?
Polykarpos means 'many fruits' and is associated with Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, an important bishop and martyr.
How popular is the name Polykarpos?
Polykarpos is a rather rare name, primarily used in some Romance countries, where it is known as Carpoforo.