pigi

Pigi is a term that may refer to several related uses in Greek language and culture. In Greek, πηγή (pigi) means “source” or “spring” (as in a water source). The word functions as a common noun in daily Greek and is frequently found in toponyms, as well as in personal names.

In geography, the component pigi appears in multiple Greek place names, reflecting the presence of a spring or source at or near a location. When transcribed into the Latin alphabet, such names are commonly written as “Pigi” or similar variants in English-language maps and texts.

As a personal name or nickname, Pigi can occur within Greek-speaking communities. In some cases it may be used as a standalone given name or as a diminutive form of a longer name, though its usage as a name is less standardized than the common noun.

Beyond Greece, the string “pigi” may appear in other languages as a transliteration or acronym, and its meaning will depend on the local context; there is no single universal sense associated with it outside Greek usage.

See also: πηγή.