Panagiotis
Meaning of Panagiotis
The name Panagiotis is a traditional and popular male name of Greek origin. Pronounced as pah-nah-YOH-tees, it is deeply rooted in Greek culture and often associated with religious significance, particularly within the Greek Orthodox Church. The name means "all-holy" and is frequently given in honor of the Virgin Mary, known in Greek as Panagia. Variations of the name include Panayiotis and the shorter form, Panos. While not extremely common in the United States, Panagiotis has seen consistent usage over the decades, reflecting its enduring appeal among families with Greek heritage. The name's historical ranking data shows a steady presence from 1963 to 2023, indicating its lasting resonance and cultural importance.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as pah-nah-YOH-tees (/pa.na.ˈʝo.tis/)
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Notable People Named Panagiotis
| Panagiotis Giannakis - Panagiotis "Notis" Giannakis is a former Greek professional basketball player and coach, known for his success with Aris Thessaloniki and as the head coach of the Greek national team. |
| Panagiotis Kone is a retired Greek professional footballer and the current executive director of AEK Athens. |
| Panagiotis Retsos is a Greek professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Olympiacos and the Greece national team. |
| Panagiotis Vasilopoulos, also known as Panos Vasilopoulos, is a retired Greek professional basketball player and former assistant coach for Peristeri, standing at 2.05 meters tall. |
| Panagiotis Spyropoulos is a Greek professional footballer known for his role as a right back for Super League 2 club Doxa Drama. |
| Panagiotis Papoulias is a Greek former track and field athlete known for his success in middle- and long-distance running events, including a bronze medal at the 1996 European Athletics Indoor Championships. |
| Panagiotis Tsintotas is a Greek professional footballer and goalkeeper for Super League club Atromitos. |
| Panagiotis Zonas is a Greek professional footballer and captain of Football League club Aspropyrgos, playing as a centre-back. |
| Panagiotis Gargalidis was a prominent Hellenic Army general known for his involvement in various military conflicts and a failed coup attempt in 1923. |
| Admiral Panagiotis Chinofotis is a retired Hellenic Navy officer who also served as the Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff and held political positions in the New Democracy party. |
| Panagiotis Linardos is a Greek professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Super League 2 club Ionikos. |
| Panagiotis Chatzinikou, a Greek merchant and benefactor of the 18th century, is known for his philanthropy and contributions to society. |
| Panagiotis Ladas is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Gamma Ethniki club Kallithea and has represented the Greek U19 national football team. |
| Panagiotis Pipinelis was a prominent Greek politician and diplomat. |
| Panagiotis Poikilidis was a Greek wrestler who competed in three Olympic Games and won medals in the Mediterranean Games. |
