Paraskeva

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Paraskeva means “preparation” or “preparing for the Sabbath day.” It is often associated with religious and spiritual devotion and strength.
Scripts(How to write)
In the original Greek language, the name is written as Παρασκευή.
Параскева(Bulgarian, Macedonian)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Paraskeva varies widely depending on the country and culture. In countries with strong Greek Orthodox traditions, such as Greece and Russia, the name is more common, while in other parts of the world it may be relatively unknown.

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Paraskeva Name meanings & History

The name Paraskeva has its origins in Greek Orthodox tradition, specifically the Greek word for Friday, “paraskevi.”. The name Paraskeva means “preparation” or “preparing for the Sabbath day.” It is often associated with religious and spiritual devotion and strength. Bulgarian and Macedonian form of Paraskeve. Paraskeva is primarily used as a female name and is commonly found in Greek and Russian cultures. It may also be used in other parts of the world by families with strong connections to the Greek Orthodox Church or other related religious traditions.

Zodiac Sign of Paraskeva: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Paraskeva:

P: Partnership,Pensive,Particular,Passive,Political

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Angry

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

S: Sex,Status,Security,Solidity,Success,Social Standing,Sensuality

K: Kind,Karma,Karate,Kundalini

E: Entertain,Environment,Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten

V: Variety,Versatility,Vivacious,Vexing

Paraskeva is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Informal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

There are several notable individuals with the name Paraskeva, including Greek icon painter Paraskeva Clark, Russian revolutionary Paraskeva Annenkova, and Romanian painter Paraskeva Pătrăşcanu, among others.

2.) PARASKEVA (Female)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Paraskewe (Good Friday, the Day of Preparation), a combining of the elements para (beyond) and skewe (gear, implements). The name was traditionally bestowed upon children born on Good Friday, the Friday before Easter. Var: Praskovya. Pet: Pascha. (PAH-RAH-SKYEH-VAH)


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