Name Day List: August - Greece
Explore the rich tradition of Greek Name Days for August, presented in a clear, date-organized format. This calendar details the names celebrated each day, offering a window into Greek culture and religious practices. Discover the significance behind each name and its historical roots.
Greek August Celebrations Calendar
The Greek tradition of Name Days continues throughout August, marking each day with specific names to be celebrated. The month begins with Elesa and progresses through a variety of names, showcasing a blend of historical and religious influences. August 15th stands out as a major celebration, encompassing a large number of names like Mary, Panagiotis, and Despina. Interestingly, some names have multiple variations, such as the numerous forms of Alexander at the month's end. The calendar also includes names with clear gender distinctions, like Fanourios and Fanouria, alongside those with shared roots. This system provides a personal connection to religious figures and a unique way to acknowledge birthdays and special occasions. The August Name Day list is a vibrant expression of Greek culture and faith.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
Greece | 1 | August | Elesa |
Greece | 2 | August | Justianos |
Greece | 3 | August | Salomi |
Greece | 4 | August | Maximilian |
Greece | 5 | August | Nona |
Greece | 6 | August | Sotiris, Sotiria |
Greece | 7 | August | Asterios, Asteria |
Greece | 8 | August | Triantafillos, Rose |
Greece | 10 | August | Evlampia, Laura |
Greece | 11 | August | Efplous |
Greece | 12 | August | Photis |
Greece | 15 | August | Mary, Marcy, Maria, Despina, Marios, Panagiotis, Panagiota, Simela, Crystal |
Greece | 16 | August | Apostolos, Stamatis, Sarantis |
Greece | 17 | August | Miron, Straton |
Greece | 18 | August | Floros, Lavros |
Greece | 20 | August | Samuel, Theoharis, Haroula |
Greece | 22 | August | Theoprepios |
Greece | 24 | August | Aitolos |
Greece | 25 | August | Bartholomeos, Titos |
Greece | 26 | August | Andrianos, Natalias, Adrian |
Greece | 27 | August | Fanourios, Fanouria |
Greece | 28 | August | Damon |
Greece | 29 | August | Arkadios |
Greece | 30 | August | Alexandros, Alexandra, Alexander, Alex, Alexis, Alekos, Sandra |