This list covers 37 Greek girl names that start with V, running alphabetically from “Vaia” to “Vyzantia”. The names include religious choices, short pet forms, flower names, and a few taken from places and literature. Parents use them to honor a saint, keep a family tradition, or find a name that sounds good in both Greek and English.
Greek girl names are given names that come from the Greek language, the Orthodox Christian faith, and ancient history. Many V names, such as “Vasiliki,” honor saints or royalty, while nicknames like “Voula” and “Vicky” are used every day in Greek homes.
Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, Greek spelling, meaning, and description of each entry.
Name: The English spelling of each name, listed alphabetically so you can scan quickly and compare similar spellings like “Vasiliki” and “Vassiliki.”
Pronunciation: A simple guide to saying each name aloud, with capital letters marking the stressed syllable, so you can pronounce it confidently.
Greek Spelling: The name written in the Greek alphabet, which helps you see the original form and use it on invitations, tattoos, or documents.
Meaning: A short translation of what the name stands for, such as “Queen,” “Violet,” or “Victory,” so you can match a name to a value you like.
Description: The origin, history, and everyday use of each name, including saints, nicknames, and how common it is in Greece today.
Greek girl names
Name
Pronunciation
Greek Spelling
Meaning
Vaia
VAH-yah
Βάια
Palm branches
Vagia
VAH-yah
Βάγια
Palm branches
Valentini
vah-len-DEE-nee
Βαλεντίνη
Strong, healthy
Valeria
vah-leh-REE-ah
Βαλερία
Strong, brave
Valia
VAH-lee-ah
Βάλια
Strong; also a pet form of Valentini
Vana
VAH-nah
Βάνα
Gift of God (from Ivana)
Vanna
VAH-nah
Βάννα
Gift of God (from Ioanna)
Varvara
VAR-vah-rah
Βαρβάρα
Foreign, stranger
Vavara
VAH-vah-rah
Βαβάρα
Foreign, stranger
Varsamia
var-sah-MEE-ah
Βαρσαμία
Balsam
Vasia
VAH-see-ah
Βάσια
Royal, kingly
Vasilia
vah-see-LEE-ah
Βασιλεία
Kingdom, royalty
Vasiliki
vah-see-lee-KEE
Βασιλική
Royal, queenly
Vasilissa
vah-see-LEE-sah
Βασίλισσα
Queen
Vasso
VAH-so
Βάσω
Royal; short for Vasiliki
Vassiliki
vah-see-lee-KEE
Βασιλική
Royal, queenly
Vassia
VAH-see-ah
Βάσσια
Royal, kingly
Veatriki
veh-ah-TREE-kee
Βεατρίκη
She who brings happiness
Venetia
veh-neh-TEE-ah
Βενετία
From Venice
Venia
VEH-nee-ah
Βένια
Grace, forgiveness
Vera
VEH-rah
Βέρα
Faith, truth
Verginia
ver-YEE-nee-ah
Βεργινία
Maiden, pure
Vergina
ver-YEE-nah
Βεργίνα
From Vergina
Veroniki
veh-ro-NEE-kee
Βερονίκη
Bringer of victory
Viki
VEE-kee
Βίκυ
Victory; royal (short form)
Vicky
VEE-kee
Βίκυ
Victory; royal (short form)
Vikentia
vee-KEN-dee-ah
Βικεντία
Conquering
Viktoria
veek-TOH-ree-ah
Βικτώρια
Victory
Violeta
vee-oh-LEH-tah
Βιολέτα
Violet
Violetta
vee-oh-LEH-tah
Βιολέττα
Little violet
Viola
vee-OH-lah
Βιόλα
Violet
Vivi
VEE-vee
Βίβη
Alive, lively
Vlasia
vlah-SEE-ah
Βλασία
Of Vlasios
Voula
VOO-lah
Βούλα
Will, counsel
Voulina
voo-LEE-nah
Βουλίνα
Little Voula
Vrisiida
vree-SEE-dah
Βρισηίδα
Daughter of Briseus
Vyzantia
vee-zahn-DEE-ah
Βυζαντία
From Byzantium
Descriptions
Vaia
Taken from Vaia, the Greek word for the palm fronds waved on Palm Sunday. It is a traditional name given to girls born around that holiday, and it is also used as a short form of Vasiliki.
Vagia
A variant of Vaia, linked to the palm fronds of Palm Sunday. It is an old-fashioned religious name, now mostly found in older generations and village families.
Valentini
The Greek form of Valentina, from the Latin valens, meaning strong. It is popular in modern Greece and is often given in honor of Saint Valentine.
Valeria
A Greek form of the Roman name Valeria, from the Latin valere, meaning to be strong. It is used across Greece and is well known from its Roman and Christian history.
Valia
A short, affectionate form of Valentini or Valeria. It is common as an everyday nickname among Greek women.
Vana
A short name often used as a nickname for Ioanna or Evangelia. It has a soft, simple sound and is common among Greek speakers.
Vanna
A variant of Vana, used as a short form of Ioanna. It is a casual, friendly name that appears across Greece and the Greek diaspora.
Varvara
The Greek form of Barbara, originally meaning a foreigner. It is tied to Saint Barbara, who is widely honored in Greece as a protector against sudden death and fire.
Vavara
A regional or informal form of Varvara. It is used in some parts of Greece and the islands as an affectionate version of the saint’s name.
Varsamia
Comes from the Greek word for balsam, a fragrant, healing plant resin. It is a rare traditional name found mainly on the islands and in older families.
Vasia
A short form of Vasiliki or Vasilia. It is a common nickname in Greece and has a simple, warm feel.
Vasilia
From the Greek word basileia, meaning kingdom or royal rule. It is a formal, traditional name and the source of several shorter forms.
Vasiliki
One of the most popular Greek girl names, derived from basilikos, meaning royal. It honors Saint Basil the Great and is often shortened to Vicky, Voula or Vasso.
Vasilissa
The Greek word for queen, used as a given name. It appears in Greek and Byzantine history and in many folk tales.
Vasso
A common pet form of Vasiliki. It is widely used in everyday speech and is also a given name in its own right.
Vassiliki
An alternate transliteration of Vasiliki. The spelling with a double s is common on official documents and in English-language contexts.
Vassia
A variant spelling of Vasia, taken from Vasiliki. It is used as a nickname and as a standalone name.
Veatriki
The Greek form of Beatrice, from the Latin beatrix, meaning she who blesses or makes happy. It is less common than Beatrice but still used in Greece.
Venetia
Named after the city of Venice, which had long ties with Greece through Venetian rule over islands such as Crete and Corfu. It is an uncommon but elegant name.
Venia
Linked to the Latin venia, meaning favor or pardon, and used in Greece as a short form of Venetia. It is rare and has a gentle sound.
Vera
Used in Greece as a variant of Pistis, the Greek word for faith, and also borrowed from the Slavic and Latin name Vera. It is short and easy to pronounce in many languages.
Verginia
The Greek form of Virginia, from the Latin virgo, meaning maiden. It is an old Roman-origin name that is still used in Greece.
Vergina
Named after Vergina, the ancient Macedonian site where the royal tombs of Aigai were found. It is a regional name and is common in northern Greece.
Veroniki
The Greek form of Veronica, related to Berenice and meaning bringer of victory. It is widely used and is linked to the Macedonian dialect form of Pherenike.
Viki
A common nickname for Vasiliki or Victoria. It is among the most familiar casual Greek girl names.
Vicky
The Anglicized spelling of Viki, used for Vasiliki, Victoria or Vikentia. It is common among Greeks at home and abroad.
Vikentia
The Greek form of Vincentia, from the Latin vincere, meaning to conquer. It is rare today but remains in use through family traditions.
Viktoria
The Greek form of Victoria, from the Latin word for victory. It is a popular choice in modern Greece and is often shortened to Viki.
Violeta
Named after the violet flower, which is a symbol of modesty and spring in Greece. It is a modern, floral name used by many families.
Violetta
A diminutive form of the flower name, popularized in part by the opera La Traviata. It is used in Greece as a variant of Violeta.
Viola
A shorter form of the flower name, taken from the Latin word for violet. It is used in Greece and has an elegant, musical sound.
Vivi
A popular short form linked to the Latin vivus, meaning alive. It is used on its own and also as a nickname for names such as Vivian and Viviana.
Vlasia
The feminine form of Vlasios (Blaise), linked to the saint of the same name. It is uncommon and found mostly in rural communities.
Voula
A very common nickname for Vasiliki, also tied to the Greek word voule, meaning will or council. It is warm and familiar among Greek families.
Voulina
A diminutive of Voula, used as an affectionate name. It is rare, but it appears in some Greek families.
Vrisiida
The Greek form of Briseis, the captive woman in Homer’s Iliad whose dispute with Agamemnon and Achilles drives the early plot. It is a rare literary name.
Vyzantia
Named after Byzantium, the ancient Greek city that became Constantinople. It is rare and has a strong historical meaning.
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