"Αϊ" meaning in Greek

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Prefix

IPA: /ai/ Forms: Aï [romanization], masc. [romanization]
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). Head templates: {{head|el|prefix|head=|sort=}} Αϊ • (Aï), {{el-prefix}} Αϊ • (Aï)
  1. Abbreviation of άγιος (ágios): Saint Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, feminine, morpheme Alternative form of: άγιος (extra: (ágios): Saint) Synonyms: αϊ (aï), Άι (Ái), άι (ái)
    Sense id: en-Αϊ-el-prefix-OeWm33Mi Categories (other): Greek entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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