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Kiriaki is a girl's name that has its origins in the ancient Greek and modern Greek languages.
What does the name Kiriaki mean?
The name Kiriaki means 'the one belonging to the Lord' or 'the one belonging to God' and is also interpreted as 'Sunday child.' It derives from the ancient Greek term kýrios (κύριος), which means 'the Lord' or 'Christ.' On the other hand, Kiriaki (Κυριακή) is the Greek term for 'Sunday.' Agia Kiriaki is considered the patron saint of young girls. The term 'Sunday' refers to the translation of 'the Lord' - 'Kirios' (Êýñéïò), with a difference in emphasis. Kiriakí is pronounced with an emphasized last 'i,' while Kiriákis (the older form of the name Kiriákos) is stressed differently. Other variants include Kyriaki and Kirika (Basque). The main masculine form in ancient Greek is Kyriakos.
Where does the name Kiriaki come from?
The name Kiriaki has ancient Greek roots and means among other things 'the one belonging to God' or 'the one belonging to the Lord.' The etymology combines the ancient Greek term kýrios for 'the Lord' and the Greek word Kiriaki, which means 'Sunday.' The language is Greek.
How do you pronounce Kiriaki?
The pronunciation of Kiriaki is melodic and consists of four syllables. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ki-ri-a-ki' [kiriˈaːki], with the bright 'i' sound recurring several times, giving the name a certain lightness. The strong 'K' at the beginning provides a clear, precise accent. The arrangement of open vowels gives the name a flowing, almost sung quality. This makes Kiriaki lively, melodic, and characterful – bright in sound and dynamic in rhythm.
When is the name day of Kiriaki?
Kiriaki celebrates her name day on July 7.
Popularity
In Germany, Kiriaki is a common first name, currently ranking 4,045th on the list of most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 2,348th. In the last ten years, Kiriaki has been chosen as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,320th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,199th.
Nicknames & pet names
Kika / Kiki / Kiko / Kira / Kiri
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Frequently asked questions about the name Kiriaki
What is the origin of the name Kiriaki?
Kiriaki has ancient Greek roots and is derived from the terms kýrios, meaning 'the Lord,' and Kiriaki, meaning 'Sunday.'
What does the name Kiriaki mean?
The name Kiriaki means 'the one belonging to the Lord' or 'the one belonging to God' and is also interpreted as 'Sunday child.'
How popular is the name Kiriaki?
The popularity of the name Kiriaki varies, but it is widespread in Greece and among Greek communities.