Ρόμπερτ
Rómpert/ˈɾo.beɾt/
The English name Robert is translated into Greek as Ρόμπερτ (Rómpert) or Ροβέρτος.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Ρόμπερτ | Rómpert | /ˈɾo.beɾt/ |
| Ροβέρτος | Rovértos | /ɾoˈveɾ.tos/ |
Depending on the context, you may use a direct transliteration or a version that has been adapted to fit Greek phonetic patterns.
Which one should you use?
Ρόμπερτ is a direct transliteration of the English spelling. In contrast, Ροβέρτος is a Hellenized version of the name that follows Greek phonetic patterns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is Rómpert. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Greek, the name Ροβέρτος can be declined, meaning its ending changes depending on its role in a sentence, unlike the static English 'Robert'.
- The name Ροβέρτος originally entered the Greek language via Latin Rōbertus rather than directly from English.
- Using Ρόμπερτ might feel more modern or international, whereas Ροβέρτος sounds more deeply integrated into the Greek linguistic tradition.
Example sentences for Greek are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new colleague at work.
- Κώστας KostasΠοιος είναι ο νέος συνάδελφος;Poíos eínai o néos synádelfos?Who is the new colleague?
- Μαρία MariaΤον λένε Ρόμπερτ.Ton léne Róbert.His name is Robert.
- Κώστας KostasΑπό πού έρχεται ο Ρόμπερτ;Apó poú érchetai o Róbert?Where is Robert from?
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι από την Αμερική.Eínai apó tin Amerikí.He is from America.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “robert” translations and entries Ρόμπερτ, Ροβέρτος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ροβέρτος, Ρόμπερτ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
