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Paraskevi
friday, preparation
Origin
Greek
Used in
el
Origin and meaning of Paraskevi
Paraskevi comes from the Greek paraskeuḗ (παρασκευή), 'preparation', a term used in early Judaism and Christianity for the day before the Sabbath, i.e. Friday. The name is linked to Saint Paraskevi, a martyr deeply venerated in the Orthodox Church and patron of eyesight, with countless churches dedicated to her across Greece. A strongly traditional and devotional name, often shortened to Voula or Evi.
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