Girl Names
Greek-origin girl names
31 names
31 girl 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.
- Alina♀अलिनाLight, bright
- Angel♂♀एन्जलDivine messenger
- Angela♂♀एन्जेलाDivine messenger
- Elina♂♀एलिनाLight or torch
- Christina♀क्रिस्टिनाFollower of Christ
- Sophiya♂♀सोफियाWisdom, from Greek
- Selina♀सेलिनाMoon (from Greek Selene)
- Sofiya♂♀सोफियाWisdom, from Greek
- Alpha♀अल्फाThe first letter of the Greek alphabet
- Eleena♂♀एलिनाLight or torch
- Kristina♀क्रिस्टिनाFollower of Christ
- Aleena♀अलिनाLight, bright
- Cynthia♂♀सिन्थियाOf Mount Kynthos
- Erina♂♀एरिनाFrom Greek Eirene
- Helen♀हेलेनTorch or shining light
- Heli♀हेलीSun
- Irina♀इरिनाPeace
- Krishtina♀क्रिस्टिनाFollower of Christ
- Krista♀क्रिस्टाFollower of Christ
- Melanie♀मेलानीGreek name meaning dark or black
- Melina♀मेलिनाGreek name meaning honey
- Nerina♀नेरिनाSea nymph
- Sandra♀सान्द्राDefender of mankind
- Alena♀अलेनाFeminine name of Greek/Slavic origin, a form of Helena
- Alfa♀अल्फाThe first letter of the Greek alphabet
- Ereena♀एरिनाFrom Greek Eirene
- Lena♀लेनाEnglish/Greek short form of Helena
- Nicky♀निक्की/Nicholas
- Persis♀पर्सिसWoman from Persia
- Sofia♀सोफियाWisdom
- Krestina♀क्रिस्टिनाFollower of Christ
Guide
Greek-origin girl names used in Nepal, with meanings
Light, wisdom and the moon offer different starting points among these 31 Greek-origin girl names. Elina and Selina have similar-looking endings but different images: a torch and the moon. Read the full meaning, then compare the English and Nepali forms you would want your daughter to use.
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Light and a torch
Alina (अलिना) means light or bright, also noble. Elina (एलिना) means light or torch, a form of Helen.
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Wisdom spellings
Sophiya and Sofiya are spellings of Sophia meaning wisdom. Both are written सोफिया.
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Messengers and the moon
Angel and Angela mean divine messenger or angel. Selina means moon, from Selene, with heavenly and radiant senses.
Greek-origin girl names for light and wisdom
Alina (अलिना) means light or bright, also noble, and Aleena shares those meanings. Elina and Eleena mean light or torch, forms of Helen, the shining one. Sophiya and Sofiya mean wisdom. Comparing these pairs helps you choose an English spelling without mistaking it for a new meaning. See Greek-origin names to explore related choices beyond this girl-name list.
Moon, messenger and faith meanings
Selina (सेलिना) means moon, from Selene, and heavenly or radiant. Angel and Angela mean divine messenger or angel. Christina means follower of Christ, and Kristina is a spelling with the same meaning. Alpha means the first letter of the Greek alphabet, the first or foremost. These names offer different reasons to choose, even within one origin group. Compare girl names if a meaning matters more to you than origin.
Tips for parents
- Compare Elina and Alina by meaning as well as by their first vowel.
- Choose Sophiya or Sofiya once, then keep that spelling consistent.
- Write Selina as सेलिना beside the surname to consider both scripts.
- Read faith-related meanings such as Christina’s before choosing by sound.
Frequently asked questions
Which Greek-origin girl names mean wisdom?
Sophiya and Sofiya are forms of Sophia meaning wisdom. Both use the Nepali spelling सोफिया.
What is the difference between Alina and Elina?
Alina means light or bright, also noble. Elina means light or torch and is a form of Helen, the shining one.
Which Greek-origin girl name means moon?
Selina (सेलिना) means moon, from Greek Selene, with heavenly and radiant senses.
Do Christina and Kristina mean the same thing?
Christina means follower of Christ, the feminine form of Christian. Kristina is a spelling of Christina with the same meaning, written क्रिस्टिना.