Paraskevi

Paraskevi is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “to prepare.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Paraskevi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“to prepare”

About the name Paraskevi

Paraskevi belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “to prepare” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Paraskevi first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5479 in 1976, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 271 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Paraskevi in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#5479 in 1976
Peak year
2005
Total since 1880
271

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Paraskevi mean?

Paraskevi means “to prepare” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Paraskevi a boy or girl name?

Paraskevi is a girl name.

What origin is the name Paraskevi?

Paraskevi comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Paraskevi?

Paraskevi first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #5479 in 1976, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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