Boy Names
Greek-origin boy names
22 names
22 boy names used in Nepal whose etymology traces to Greek, most popular first. Includes names given to both boys and girls. See all Greek-origin names.
- Angel♂♀एन्जलDivine messenger
- Angela♂♀एन्जेलाDivine messenger
- Elina♂♀एलिनाLight or torch
- Sophiya♂♀सोफियाWisdom, from Greek
- Alex♂एलेक्सShort for Alexander
- Philemon♂फिलेमोनAffectionate, loving (biblical name)
- Sofiya♂♀सोफियाWisdom, from Greek
- Christopher♂क्रिस्टोफरChrist-bearer
- Eleena♂♀एलिनाLight or torch
- Luka♂लुकाForm of Luke
- Peter♂पिटरRock, stone
- Alexi♂एलेक्सीDefender, helper
- Andy♂एन्डीManly, strong
- Cynthia♂♀सिन्थियाOf Mount Kynthos
- Erina♂♀एरिनाFrom Greek Eirene
- Jayson♂जेसनHealer, from the Greek
- Linus♂लिनसGreek name meaning flax
- Timothi♂टिमोथीHonoring God
- Andrew♂एन्ड्रयुManly, strong
- Endi♂एन्डीManly, strong
- Nicol♂निकोल/Nicole
- Orpheus♂ओर्फियसLegendary musician and poet of Greek mythology
Guide
Greek-origin boy names that families in Nepal use
Greek names reached Nepal through many routes, and several have settled so comfortably that they no longer sound foreign. The 22 names below are in use in Nepal and trace back to Greek, and 8 of them are also given to girls. Origin here is about language alone: it does not tell you anything about the family or community that chooses the name.
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Light and shining
Elina and Eleena come from Helen and mean light or torch. Luka means bringer of light.
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Wisdom and peace
Sophiya and Sofiya mean wisdom, from the Greek. Erina comes from Eirene, the Greek word for peace.
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Strength and protection
Alex means defender of the people, and Alexi means defender or helper. Andy means manly, strong.
Short Greek-origin boy names used in Nepal
Alex (एलेक्स) is short for Alexander and means defender of the people. Alexi (एलेक्सी) means defender or helper. Andy (एन्डी) is a short form of Andrew, meaning manly and strong. Luka (लुका) means bringer of light, and Peter (पिटर) means rock or stone. Elina (एलिना) means light or torch. See the wider list on our Greek-origin names page, or browse all boy names.
Greek names with a story behind them
Angel (एन्जल) means divine messenger. Sophiya (सोफिया) means wisdom, and Christopher (क्रिस्टोफर) means Christ-bearer, one who carries Christ in his heart. Cynthia (सिन्थिया) means of Mount Kynthos, an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis. Erina (एरिना) means peace, and Philemon (फिलेमोन) means affectionate or loving. Timothi (टिमोथी) means honoring God.
Tips for parents
- Sophiya and Sofiya are the same name, as are Elina and Eleena, so choose one spelling for school and travel documents.
- A short name like Alex or Luka is easy to call across a courtyard, while Christopher and Philemon carry more formality.
- Read the meaning before you decide, since names like Cynthia and Angel point to older stories rather than to a modern word.
- Say the name with your surname to check the rhythm, because Greek names often place stress differently in Nepali speech.
Frequently asked questions
What Greek-origin boy names are used in Nepal?
Alex, Alexi, Andy, Luka and Peter are used, along with Angel and Christopher. Elina, Sophiya and Erina are also given, and 8 of the 22 names are shared with girls; our girl names of Greek origin page covers those.
What does the name Alex mean?
Alex means defender of the people, short for Alexander. It is written एलेक्स in Devanagari, and Alexi, meaning defender or helper, is a close relative of the same name.
What does Sophiya mean?
Sophiya (सोफिया) means wisdom, from the Greek. Sofiya is a variant spelling with the same meaning, and neither form changes the sense of the name.
Does a Greek origin say anything about a person's community?
No. Origin only describes the language a name's root comes from. Greek-root names are used by families across Nepal and by people of many beliefs, and the name alone tells you nothing about a person's background.