Paraskevi Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpah-ras-KEH-vee / /pəˈræskəvi/Greek
Meaning
preparation; preparation for the Sabbath
Historical & Cultural Background
Paraskevi is a name of Greek origin, commonly associated with the Christian tradition. It is derived from the Greek word 'paraskeuē', meaning 'preparation', particularly in relation to the preparation for the Sabbath. The name is often linked to Saint Paraskevi, a Christian martyr celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In Greece, the name is popular among girls born on Fridays, as 'Paraskevi' means 'Friday' in Greek.
Similar Names
Variants
- Paraskeva
International Variants
- Parascheva (Romanian)
- Paraskeva (Bulgarian)
Famous people named Paraskevi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Paraskevi was first seen in the United States in 1968. Paraskevi has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Paraskevi has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Paraskevi (1976)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |