Stavroula
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Stavroula is a Greek name meaning “cross”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.77% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Stavroula
Stavroula is a beautiful and distinctly Greek name for girls. It is a diminutive form of the name Stavra, which directly derives from the Greek word stavros (σταυρός), meaning 'cross'. This name holds deep religious significance, often given to girls born around the time of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14th) or other significant dates related to the cross in the Orthodox Christian calendar. It symbolizes faith, devotion, and a connection to Greek heritage, reflecting a profound spiritual meaning. The male equivalent is Stavros.
Meaning Comments
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Gender Usage of the Name Stavroula
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Stavroula is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.77% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Stavroula
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Stavroula is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 42.6M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 17.1M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 260K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 383K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Stavroula was last recorded at #10,517 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2020) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #812 in 1962. Its lowest recorded position was #11,193 in 2012. Over the last 9 years (2011–2020) the name fell -3126 places (from #7,391 to #10,517).
Name StyleMethodology
Stavroula is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1980, has fallen to only 0% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Stavroula
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 9 letters — Very Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Stavroula is a three-syllable name rooted in the cultural history of Orthodox Christian saints associated with the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. This deep connection to tradition contributes to a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Stavroula
Middle names used with StavroulaMethodology
Stavroula is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Stavroula Mantis · Stavroula Koutsoupias
Middle name suggestions for StavroulaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Stavroula is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Stavroula Moore · Stavroula Mills · Stavroula Marsh · Stavroula Marks · Stavroula Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Stavroula
Sound Like Stavroula Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Stavroulla · Stavrula
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Stavroulla · Stavrula
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sarah · Susan · Sandra · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Stavroula in ASL
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