Greek names tend to have actual meaning — Alexander means 'defender of men,' Sophia means 'wisdom.' They've been borrowed by every culture that came after ancient Greece, which means they feel universal rather than ethnically specific.
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water nymph
farmer, earth-worker
tranquil, peaceful
precious purple gemstone (jacinth)
devoted to Artemis
goddess, divine
short form of Cleopatra
honoring God
best, excellence
follower of Christ, anointed one
rock, stone
beautiful elder, good old man
age, era, vast expanse of time
healer
dark, black
melody, song, musical
defender of the people
to circle, to spin
loosening, release
gift of grace, divine favor
wood, timber
lyrical, relating to music and song
peace
maker, creator
angel, divine messenger
to tame, subdue
wisdom, skill
crown, garland
bright, shining light
defender of mankind
of Greece, belonging to Hellas
manly, courageous
victory of the people
pure, chaste
ruling family, succession of power
best, excellent
variant of Dora, gift
dark red, crimson
victory of the people (via Nico)
anointed one
dry (referring to the plant's habitat)
of Apollo, strength
beautiful, most beautiful
life
servant, messenger
bright one
lotus flower
venerable, worthy of reverence
bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier
variant of Larissa (citadel)
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