Αϊ-
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Greek
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Preceding word, always hyphened, for masculine names of Saints. From Αγι (Agi) < Άγιο- (Ágio-) < Άγιος (“Saint”), adjective άγιος (ágios, “holy”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Prefix
[edit]Αϊ- • (Aï-) masculine (feminine: Αγια-)
- (colloquial, familiar) Alternative form of Άγιος, hyphenated, as 1st combining form for
- male Saints
- Αϊ-Βασίλης ― Aï-Vasílis ― St Basil
- Αϊ-Γιώργης ― Aï-Giórgis ― St George
- their church, or the region, neighborhood around it, or a toponym
- male Saints
Related terms
[edit]- and see: άγιος (ágios)