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ArchivesRe: Greek surnames Theodorakis, Andreadis, Nicolaidis
in reply to a message by Sean Foglai
Theodorakis : the ending "akis" is a diminutive, so Theodorakis means "little Theodore" or, figuratively, "son of Theodore".
Andreadis and Nicolaidis : both "-adis" and "idis" are very typical endings for Greek surnames. Both imply the meaning of "relation" or "related to".
Andreadis and Nicolaidis : both "-adis" and "idis" are very typical endings for Greek surnames. Both imply the meaning of "relation" or "related to".
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