Given name · Greek

Γρηγόρης

“swiftly”

Γρηγόρης is a given name. It is used in Greek.

GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Gregory.

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Meaning & origin

What it means

Γρηγόρης goes back to a word meaning “swiftly.”

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Where it comes from

Γρηγόρης is Grigoris written in the Greek alphabet. Grigoris comes from Greek.

Explained through its name family

Γρηγόρης’s family of names

In Greek usage, Γρηγόρης has a conventional equivalent in the English form Gregory. In Greek usage, Γρηγόρης has a conventional equivalent in the Polish form Grzegorz. In Greek usage, Γρηγόρης has a transliteration in Grigóris.

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Γρηγόρης has relatives in 4 languages.

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Spellings & scripts 1

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Grigórisin another script · Greek

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Grigorisborrowing · English

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