Free online translator for converting English names to Greek (Ελληνικά)
The Greek alphabet has been in continuous use for over 2,800 years and is the ancestor of Latin, Cyrillic, and other alphabets. Modern Greek uses 24 letters, many familiar from mathematics and science.
Greek has most sounds found in English, making transliteration relatively straightforward. However, some English sounds require letter combinations in Greek.
Here are examples of common English names transliterated to Greek:
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Use our Greek alphabet translator above. Type your English name and it converts to Greek using standard phonetic transliteration rules. The result is how Greeks would write your name.
Greek uses accent marks (τόνοι) to indicate which syllable is stressed. Since 1982, modern Greek uses a single accent (΄) called tonos. It's essential for correct pronunciation.
No! While letters like A, E, and O look similar, others that look alike have different sounds. For example, Greek Ρ (rho) looks like English 'P' but sounds like 'R'. Always use proper transliteration.
Yes, many people use our tool for Greek name tattoos. However, we strongly recommend verifying with a native Greek speaker, as accent placement and letter choice matters for readability.
Modern Greek pronunciation changed over centuries. The letter β (beta) now sounds like 'v'. To represent the 'b' sound, Greek uses the combination μπ (mu + pi). This is standard in foreign name transliteration.