onomasti
6
Jan

Photis

A form of Fotis

Fotis, in English

Kept on 6 January.

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Origin

The story of Fotis

Fotis keeps 6 January.

Φώτης is built on φῶς (phos, “light”) — a name of brightness.

“Light.”

onomasti · Fotis

Key facts

Fotis at a glance

Name day
3 name days are kept — Greek custom keeps them all
This year · 2026
Tuesday, 6 January · Friday, 6 February · Wednesday, 12 August
Next year · 2027
Wednesday, 6 January · Saturday, 6 February · Thursday, 12 August
Meaning
Φώτης — “light”

Variations

Forms & nicknames of the name

One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.

Greek forms

English & romanised

Fotis you are herePhotis

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