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The male first name Sotirios (Σωτήριος) has its origins in Greek and can be translated as 'the Savior', 'the Redeemer', or 'the Healer'.
What does the name Sotirios mean?
Sotirios (Σωτήριος), a male first name of Greek origin, means 'the Savior'. The name derives from the ancient Greek term sōtḗr or sotir (σωτήρ), which stands for 'savior', 'redeemer', 'liberator', and 'healer'. Sotirios is also regarded as another name for Jesus Christ. A common variant of the name is Sotiris.
Where does the name Sotirios come from?
The etymology of Sotirios shows that it is a male first name from ancient Greek meaning 'the Savior'. The ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Sotirios?
The pronunciation of Sotirios is melodious and consists of four to five syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'So-ti-ri-os' [zotiˈʁiːɔs] or [sotiˈʁiːɔs], starting with an open, rounded 'o' that conveys a calm note. The rhythmic sequence of syllables unfolds gently and gracefully. The ending '-ios' sounds bright and lightly resonates. Thus, Sotirios has a sonorous and tradition-conscious character – it appears dignified, present, and melodic.
When is the name day of Sotirios?
The name day for Sotirios is celebrated on August 6.
Popularity
In Germany, Sotirios enjoys great popularity. Currently, the name ranks 1,881st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2006 at 930th. In the last ten years, Sotirios has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it at 2,921st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 3,027th.
Nicknames & pet names
Soti / Soto / Tiros
Similar first names
Famous people
- Sotirios Balafas (Greek football player)
- Sotirios Kaissis (Greek footballer)
- Sotirios Karapostolou (Greek basketball player)
- Sotirios Konstantinidis (Greek football player)
- Sotirios Kyrgiakos (Greek football player)
- Sotirios Moutsanas (long-distance runner from Greece)
- Sotirios Ninis (footballer from Greece)
- Sotirios Notaris (fencer from Greece)
- Sotirios Pantaleon (Greek volleyball player)
- Sotirios Pastras (swimmer from Greece)
- Sotirios Tsatsos (footballer from Greece)
- Sotirios Versis (weightlifter from Greece)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sotirios
What is the meaning of the name Sotirios?
The name Sotirios means 'the Savior' and derives from the ancient Greek word sōtḗr, which stands for 'savior' and 'healer'.
Where does the name Sotirios come from?
Sotirios has its roots in ancient Greek and is a traditional male first name that is widespread in Greek culture.
How popular is the name Sotirios?
Sotirios is popular in Greece and among Greek-speaking communities, but has also gained recognition in other countries.