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3/22/2019, 10:40 PM SeaHorse15 move from given name to surname
4/6/2018, 5:32 AM apromaco

Name Venizelos
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Greek
Scripts Βενιζέλος
Pronounced Pron. Ve-ni-zE-los
Edit Status Status2a. listed usages are verified

Meaning & History

From the baptismal name Benizelos, which is already in existence since the 16th century in Athens. Uncertain etymology, most likely to be of Italian origin, (Bene + angelo, the good angel, ie EVANGELOS). Later on, with the change of voice type, it became "Venizelos".
Added 4/6/2018 by apromaco