Best Sibling Names for Edessa

Meaning 'lion'

Wrathful; to be angry; To see; to be wary

Theodōros (Θεόδωρος), meaning 'gift of God'.

wolf worker

A beloved name with deep roots

defender of the people

English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul.

Greek form of the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma') which meant "twin". In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle.

Ancient Greek

English form of the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), which was derived from ανδρειος (andreios) "manly, masculine", a derivative of ανηρ (aner) "man".

Cape, headland

Divine gift

From the Greek name Δαμιανος (Damianos) which was derived from Greek δαμαζω (damazo) "to tame". Saint Damian was martyred with his twin brother Cosmo in Syria early in the 4th century.

victory of the people

Of the sea

a name that appears to be a variation of names like 'Dolphus', which relates to the term 'dolphin'.

Short form of ALEXANDER, ALEXANDRA, and other names beginning with Alex.

rock, stone

From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.

Vóros) meaning 'the northern wind'; Derived from a word meaning 'to dwell or to reside'

Lord; A modern variation used as a feminine form of the male name Kyrie

to be a protector

From the river Alpheus

From the name of a beautiful immortal bird which appears in Egyptian and Greek mythology.

gift of Zeus

Broad or wide

gift of God

Harvest; The one who brings in the harvest

To tame

Spanish form of HERACLIUS.

God will add

Gift of Isis

Crown or Garland

Meaning unknown, but possibly related to Greek ‘οριον (horion) "boundary, limit". Alternatively it may be derived from Akkadian Uru-anna meaning "light of the heavens".

Glory of the father.

From Θαδδαιος (Thaddaios), the Greek form of the Aramaic name Thaddai. It is possibly derived from a word meaning "heart", but it may in fact be an Aramaic form of a Greek name such as Θεοδωρος (see THEODORE).

a variant of the name 'Linos', associated with music, song, and poetry.

Perhaps from either Greek αρη (are) "bane, ruin" or αρσην (arsen) "male". Ares was the blood-thirsty god of war in Greek mythology, a son of Zeus and Hera.

One who tames, subdues

Of the sea

of Apollo, god of the sun, music, and prophecy

From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints.

famous/glorious

The one who is not afraid; fearless

cheerful, happy

the greatest

meaning 'friend of God'.

great, large

Loving horses.; A variant form of Felix, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.

twin

spirit

To tame or subdue.

a variation of Albert, meaning 'noble and bright'.

Defender of mankind

defender of mankind

a form of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us

of Hermes, messenger of the gods

the savior

A modern name possibly derived from the ancient Greek word 'byron' meaning 'cattle shed' or associated with the Greek po

Dove.; To be a dove or pigeon.

God of the heavens, divine

From Thessaloniki, meaning 'victory of Thessaloniki'.

Stranger

hidden

Follower of Demeter; earth mother.

Of nectar; relating to the gods.

Manly, brave, or courageous.; Strong, brave.

Sebastianós) - Venerable, revered; Sebastianus - From Sebastia, a region in Asia Minor

manly

Glory of the father.

follower of Demeter

Bearer of Christ

calm, healer

victory of the people

Form of JOSEPH used in the Greek and Latin Bible.

Man city

victory of the people

crown, wreath

Of Demeter; belonging to the earth.

Defender of the people

Constant, steadfast

Small

The name was first used by Oscar Wilde in his novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1891), which tells the story of a man whose portrait ages while he stays young.

immortal

glory of the people

Completing, fulfilling

Variant of PHILIP, inspired by the usual spelling of the surname.

the west wind

the brave one

victory of the people

Watchful

victory of the people

follower of Demeter

crown, wreath

From the Greek name ‘Ομηρος (Homeros), derived from ‘ομηρος (homeros) meaning "hostage, pledge".

victory of the people

Follower of Demeter; one who belongs to the earth

Victory of the people.

Victory of the people

lion strength or bravery

Follower of Demeter, the goddess of the harvest.

Victorious.

victory of the people

Lover of God

light

bringer of light

Light; shining

the sun

Victorious people

Lord; Nobleman

defender of mankind

wrathful

gift of God

to be a protector of the city

Free man; Free man; strong

Not being troubled.

crown or garland

Defender of men.

chief angel

Charilaos) - Joyful grace.

Bearer of Christ

victory of the people

victorious

the one who is brave

Wrathful

Honoring God.

a form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'

Means 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord.'

Of Achilles; related to the legendary hero of Greek mythology.

Manly, brave

Glory of the father

peace; derived from the Greek name Eirene

Christós) - anointed one, Messiah

derived from Demetrius, meaning 'follower of Demeter, goddess of harvest'

Wrathful (from Odysseus)

Steadfast, constant.

Derived from 'Dimitrios', meaning 'follower of Demeter'.

Victory of the people

Defender of men

Courageous Heart

Referring to the astrological sign of the Ram.

From the Late Latin name Ambrosius, which was derived from the Greek name Αμβροσιος (Ambrosios) meaning "immortal". Saint Ambrose was a 4th-century theologian and bishop of Milan, who is considered a Doctor of the Church.

follower of Demeter

God's honor

Derived from the Greek name Δεμάς, meaning ‘the people’s opinion’ or ‘popular opinion’.

Lord, master.

Masculine form of PARASKEVE.

Greek

of Arcadia; a place of harmony and simplicity

Without shame or modesty

victory of the people

Philmon' (Φιλήμων) means 'affectionate' or 'loving'.

derived from the Greek word 'Ὀδυσσεύς' (Odysseus), meaning 'wrathful'

one who wears the crown

watchful, alert; an adapted form of the name Gregory

famous by glory

Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness". This was the name of a 4th-century BC Athenian general. It was also borne by the sculptor who crafted the Colossus of Rhodes.

death

Feminized form of Demetrius, meaning 'follower of Demeter'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Lion-like

Derived from the name 'Jacobus', meaning 'supplanter'

Derived from 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people'.

Savior or deliverer

follower of Demeter'; of the Earth

Variant of DMITRIY, using the Church Slavic spelling.

Victory of the people

the greatest

Victory of the people

Son of Onas, pertaining to the Onassis family well known for their shipping empire.

From the Latin 'Lucas', meaning 'light' or 'illumination'.

Follower of Demeter

watchful; vigilant

he will add

follower of Demeter, goddess of harvest

one who travels, wanderer

Bearer of Christ

king; royalty

defender of mankind

Modern Greek form of THEOPHANES.

Victory of the people

victory of the people

Defender of the people

Of the earth, strong and robust

Victory of the people

Blessed.

wrathful

Serian and Croatian form of SPYRIDON, as well as a variant transcription of the Greek name.

To tame or subdue

Bearer of Christ

Law, order also refers to justice

called forth

Victory of the people

the one who will be a hero

The personification of time; the father of Zeus

El que es fuerte

Follower of Demeter

manly, brave, warrior

Invaluable; Priceless

crown