kontouros
Kontouros is a Greek-language term primarily encountered as a surname and, less commonly, as a personal name. The name is written Κοντούρος in Greek and is found among Greek-speaking populations both in Greece and in the diaspora. It belongs to a broader pattern of Greek surnames that employ suffixes and phonetic forms typical of modern Greek naming practices.
The exact etymology of Kontouros is not clearly documented in widely accessible sources. Like many Greek surnames,
In fiction and popular culture, Kontouros may be used as a character name or as a surname
Transliteration from Greek can yield several forms, such as Kontouros or Kontouras, depending on pronunciation and
Greek surnames; Greek naming conventions; Kontos, a related name element used in some Greek surnames.