Παντελής
Pantelis
Παντελής is the Greek male given name for Pantelis.
Παντελής is a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
Pantelakis is an informal diminutive form of Παντελής.
How do you pronounce it?
Pantelis
Did you know?
- People named Παντελής typically celebrate their 'name day' on July 27, which is often as important as a birthday in Greek culture.
- The name Παντελής is a shortened version of the Byzantine name Παντελεήμων, which means 'all-merciful'.
- If you call a man Παντελάκης, you are using a diminutive that adds a sense of warmth or closeness, common in Cretan dialects.
Examples in context
- Πήγαμε στον Παντελή για να τον γιορτάσουμε.We went to Pantelis to celebrate his name day.
- Ο Παντελής είναι καλός φίλος μου.O Pantelís eínai kalós fílos mou.Pantelis is a good friend of mine.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a person they met at a party.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΓνώριξες τον Παντελή χθες στο πάρτι;Gnírixe ton Pantelí chthes stó párti;Did you meet Pantelis yesterday at the party?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, ο Παντελής είναι πολύ ευγενικός.Ne, o Pantelís eínai polý evgenikós.Yes, Pantelis is very polite.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι και πολύ έξυπνος άνθρωπος.Eínai kai polý éxypnos ánthropos.He is also a very smart man.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχει σίγουρα πολύ ενδιαφέρουσα ζωή.Échei sígoura polý endiaférousa zoí.He certainly has a very interesting life.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Παντελής, CC BY-SA 4.0.
