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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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.
Numerology of Stavros
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.
How Stavros sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Stavros breaks down into 7 phonemes: /S-T-AA-V-R-AO-S/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Stavros — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Stavros
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Names similar to Stavros
If Stavros resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Divine cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Stavros
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.
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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