Sotirios
Meaning of Sotirios
Sotirios is a male name of Greek origin. In Greek, it is pronounced as soh-TEE-ree-os (/soʊˈtirjos/). It is also sometimes spelled as Sotiris. This name has a rich history and carries meaningful associations. Sotirios derives from the Greek word "soter," which means "savior" or "deliverer." As such, the name Sotirios symbolizes someone who brings salvation or deliverance to others. In terms of popularity in the United States, Sotirios has seen some fluctuation over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around 10,000th in terms of occurrence, with occasional peaks in certain years. Regardless of its ranking, Sotirios remains a unique and powerful choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as soh-TEE-ree-os (/soʊˈtirjos/)
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Notable People Named Sotirios
| Sotirios Kyrgiakos is a retired Greek professional footballer known for his career as a central defender. |
| Sotirios Gotzamanis was a Greek physician and politician. |
| Sotirios Garaganis is a Greek sprinter known for competing in the 100 meters and representing Greece at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships. |
| Sotirios Stathakis is a former Greek Water Polo player who competed in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics. |
| Sotirios Notaris was a Greek wrestler who competed in the Greco-Roman middleweight event at the 1920 Summer Olympics. |
