Αϊ

See also: άι, Άι, αϊ, αἴ, αἱ, αἵ, and αι.

Greek

Alternative forms

• αϊ (aï)
• Άι (Ái)
• άι (ái)

Etymology

Prefix for masculine names of Saints (and their churches) formed from Αγι- < Άγιο- < Άγιος (Ágios, “Saint (masc.)”) (adjective: άγιος). For female Saints: Αγια- from Αγία (Agía) (adjective: αγία).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ai/ (as diphthong)

Prefix

Αϊ • (Aï) (masc.) (fem.) Αγια-

1. Abbreviation of άγιος (ágios): Saint

   Αϊ Γιώργης ― Aï Giórgis ― St George

Related terms

Αϊ- (Aï-)