Stavros
/S-T-AA-V-R-AO-S/
Cross, the instrument of salvation that became Christianity's most recognised symbol — Stavros is the Greek word for the cross, and as a name it places the central event of Christian theology directly into a child's identity. In Greek Orthodox culture where the cross is kissed, worn, and tattooed, Stavros carries the liturgical weight of Holy Week, the Byzantine tradition of cross-veneration, and the Greek island culture where fishermen named sons for the symbol that protected them at sea
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Stavros is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Cross, the instrument of salvation that became Christianity's most recognised symbol — Stavros is the Greek word for the cross, and as a name it places the central event of Christian theology directly into a child's identity. In Greek Orthodox culture where the cross is kissed, worn, and tattooed, Stavros carries the liturgical weight of Holy Week, the Byzantine tradition of cross-veneration, and the Greek island culture where fishermen named sons for the symbol that protected them at sea”.
Stavros is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Cross, the instrument of salvation that became Christianity's most recognised symbol — Stavros is the Greek word for the cross, and as a name it places the central event of Christian theology directly into a child's identity. In Greek Orthodox culture where the cross is kissed, worn, and tattooed, Stavros carries the liturgical weight of Holy Week, the Byzantine tradition of cross-veneration, and the Greek island culture where fishermen named sons for the symbol that protected them at sea" and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among European, Greek families, Stavros carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Stavros
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Stavros lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Stavros's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Stavros's saint & feast day →What does Stavros's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Stavros resonates in either tradition.
Stavros's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Stavros's full reading →
Does Stavros go with your family's names?
Stavros breaks into 7 sounds: /S-T-AA-V-R-AO-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Stavros sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Stavros beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Stavros — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Stavros
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Divine cluster
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Common questions about Stavros
What does the name Stavros mean?
Stavros means "Cross, the instrument of salvation that became Christianity's most recognised symbol — Stavros is the Greek word for the cross, and as a name it places the central event of Christian theology directly into a child's identity. In Greek Orthodox culture where the cross is kissed, worn, and tattooed, Stavros carries the liturgical weight of Holy Week, the Byzantine tradition of cross-veneration, and the Greek island culture where fishermen named sons for the symbol that protected them at sea." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Stavros a boy or girl name?
Stavros is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Stavros?
Stavros is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Stavros a Christian name?
Yes. Stavros is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Stavros mean in Greek?
Stavros originates from Greek, where it means "Cross, the instrument of salvation that became Christianity's most recognised symbol — Stavros is the Greek word for the cross, and as a name it places the central event of Christian theology directly into a child's identity. In Greek Orthodox culture where the cross is kissed, worn, and tattooed, Stavros carries the liturgical weight of Holy Week, the Byzantine tradition of cross-veneration, and the Greek island culture where fishermen named sons for the symbol that protected them at sea."
What are common nicknames for Stavros?
Common short forms of Stavros include Stavi, Stav.
What is the numerology of Stavros?
Stavros has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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