Hipotekos

Hipotekos is a term that can refer to multiple topics depending on language and context. In Greek-language legal and literary usage, it relates to the concept of a mortgage or pledge. In civil law systems, a mortgage (hypothec) is a security interest created on real property to secure the repayment of a debt, typically without transferring ownership to the lender.

The word is etymologically linked to the Greek roots hypo- meaning under and -thēkē meaning a placing or deposit, with the modern Greek term for mortgage being ypothiki. The English cognate hypothec derives from the same Greek origin via French and Latin.

As a surname, Hipotekos appears occasionally among Greek-speaking populations, though it is relatively uncommon. When found, it may be encountered in historical records or contemporary naming, but there is no widely known figure universally associated with the name across sources.

Related terms include mortgage, hypothec, pledge, and security interest. The concept has roots in ancient Roman and medieval law and continues to play a central role in real estate finance and secured lending under many legal regimes.