Meaning and history
Sotiris is a modern Greek masculine name derived from Greek soter, meaning “saviour” or “deliverer.” It is a short or vernacular form of Sotirios and has strong Orthodox Christian associations with Christ as Saviour and the Feast of the Transfiguration. The feminine counterpart is Sotiria. Notable bearers include Greek footballer Sotiris Ninis and Greek filmmaker Sotiris Tsafoulias. The name retains a clear Greek religious and lexical meaning.
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In 2017, 5 babies were recorded with the name Sotiris, ranking #12,246 among boys.