Αϊ-

Greek

Etymology

Preceding word, always hyphened, for masculine names of Saints. From Αγι (Agi) < Άγιο- (Ágio-) < Άγιος (“Saint”), adjective άγιος (ágios, “holy”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ai/

Prefix

Αϊ- • (Aï-) masculine (feminine: Αγια-)

1. (colloquial, familiar) Alternative form of Άγιος, hyphenated, as 1st combining form for
   1. male Saints

      Αϊ-Βασίλης ― Aï-Vasílis ― St Basil

      Αϊ-Γιώργης ― Aï-Giórgis ― St George

   2. their church, or the region, neighborhood around it, or a toponym

Related terms

• Αγια- (Agia-)
• αγιο- (agio-)

• and see: άγιος (ágios)