panaios

Panaios is a Greek-origin proper noun that is used primarily as a masculine given name and, less commonly, as a surname. In contemporary usage it can be encountered among Greek-speaking communities in Greece and Cyprus, as well as among the Greek diaspora in Europe, North America, and Australia.

Its exact etymology is not definitively documented in available cross-cultural name registries. It is sometimes treated as a distinct form derived from the common Greek name Panagiotis or its variants, or as a compound formed from the element pan- ("all") with a suffix -aios that appears in several masculine given names. Because of variations in transliteration from Greek to Latin alphabets, Panaios may appear in English-language texts with different spellings.

Panaios is relatively uncommon compared with more traditional names in its family. In Greece, you may encounter it among older records or in families who use alternative forms of Panagiotis. In the diaspora, it is present but not widespread.

Because it is uncommon, there are no widely recognized figures universally identified as Panaios in major biographical references. People with the name are typically private individuals, and the surname variant may appear in genealogical records.

Related names include Panagiotis, Panayiotis, and Panos, which share the same linguistic roots in Greek naming traditions.