Δέσποινα
Déspoina
Δέσποινα (Déspoina) is the Greek way to say the female given name Despina.
Δέσποινα is used as a female given name of Greek origin.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Greek word for 'lady' or 'mistress' (κυρία).
How do you pronounce it?
Déspoina
Did you know?
- In Ancient Greek mythology, Despoina was the daughter of Demeter and Poseidon, often depicted as a mysterious deity whose name was not to be spoken aloud.
- The name Δέσποινα is the feminine equivalent of δεσπότης, which is the direct origin of the English word 'despot'.
- While it means 'mistress' or 'lady', δέσποινα originally referred to a woman's legal authority and ownership of a household rather than a romantic partner.
Examples in context
- Η Δέσποινα είναι καλή φίλη.I Despina einai kali fili.Despina is a good friend.
- Γνωρίζεις τη Δέσποινα;Gnorizeis ti Despina;Do you know Despina?
- Η Δέσποινα δουλεύει στην τράπεζα.I Despina doulei stin trapeza.Despina works at the bank.
Example conversation
Kyriaki is introducing her friend to Dimitris.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΔημήτρη, αυτή είναι η Δέσποινα.Dimitri, afti einai i Despina.Dimitris, this is Despina.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΧαίρομαι πολύ που σε γνωρίζω, Δέσποινα.Charomai poly pou se gnorizo, Despina.I am very glad to meet you, Despina.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΗ Δέσποινα είναι πολύ καλή φίλη μου.I Despina einai poly kali fili mou.Despina is a very good friend of mine.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΚαλώς ήρθες στην παρέα μας.Kalos irthes stin parea mas.Welcome to our group.
