Panagiota

The name Panagiota (Παναγιὡτα) comes from Panagia (Παναγία), a title of the Virgin Mary, and means 'the All-Holy'. This name is composed of the Ancient Greek elements pân (πᾶν), meaning 'whole, all', and hágios (ἅγιος), meaning 'holy, dedicated to the gods'. Panagiota is primarily a common and relatively frequent girl's name in Greece.

What does the name Panagiota mean?

The name Panagiota (Παναγιὡτα) derives from Panagia (Παναγία), an honorific title of the Virgin Mary, and carries the meaning 'the All-Holy'. It is composed of the Ancient Greek words pân (πᾶν) for 'whole, all' and hágios (ἅγιος) for 'holy, dedicated to the gods'. In Greece, Panagiota is a common and frequently used girl's name. Popular short forms are Giota and Yiota, while the male equivalent is Panagiotis (Παναγιώτης).

Where does the name Panagiota come from?

The name Panagiota has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the All-Holy'. The components consist of pân (πᾶν), which means 'whole, all', and hágios (ἅγιος), which means 'dedicated to the gods, holy'. The language of origin is Greek.

How do you pronounce Panagiota?

The pronunciation of Panagiota is melodic and spans four to five syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Pa-na-GIO-ta' [panɑˈɡiːɔta], with the third syllable emphasized, giving the name a clear rhythmic structure. The open vowels create a flowing and harmonious sound. The ending '-ta' sounds bright and determined, making Panagiota sound melodious and traditional – feminine, present, and with a warm southern note.

When is the name day of Panagiota?

The most significant name days for Panagiota are August 15 (Assumption of Mary) and September 12 (Feast of the Holy Name of Mary).

Popularity

In Germany, Panagiota is among the more popular first names. Currently, it ranks 2,107th in the list of most common female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2005, reaching 882nd place. In the last ten years, Panagiota has been used as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,279th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,254th.

Nicknames & pet names

Giota / Jota / Pan / Pana / Panagöt / Pani / Panini

Similar first names

Famous people

• Panagiota Karagkouni (Greek beach volleyball player)
• Panagiota Petridou (Presenter (Vox))
• Panagiota Tsakiri (Biathlete from Greece)