Stavros, Stavroula

Origins: Greek
Meaning: “cross”
Σταυρος, Σταυρουλα

Both names are very popular in Greece and come directly from the modern Greek word for cross, referring to the crucifixion of Christ. Stavros (STAH-vrose)  is the masculine form while Stavroula (stah-VROO-lah) is the feminine form. The designated name-day is September 15.