Panas / Panteleimon / Panteley
Pronunciation: PAH-nahs
Meaning
all-holy
Origin
Greek
History & Etymology
Panas is a Ukrainian and Belarusian diminutive of the Greek name Panteleimon. The name Panteleimon itself is derived from the Greek words 'pan' (πᾶν), meaning 'all', and 'eleēmōn' (ἐλεήμων), meaning 'merciful' or 'compassionate'. Thus, Panteleimon means 'all-merciful'. Over time, in Eastern Slavic cultures, the longer form Panteleimon was often shortened for everyday use, leading to forms like Panas.
The name Panteleimon has a strong association with Saint Panteleimon, a revered martyr and healer in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and is invoked for healing the sick. This religious significance contributed to the name's popularity in regions with strong Orthodox traditions, including Ukraine and Belarus, where the diminutive Panas became common.
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