Vivian
A form of Paraskevi
Paraskevi, in English
The Martyr Paraskevi of Rome — kept on 26 July.
It keeps the same day as the name it comes from — everything below is that name’s.
Origin
The story of Paraskevi
Paraskevi keeps 26 July — the Martyr Paraskevi of Rome.
The name is a day of the week made holy. Παρασκευή means “preparation” — the day of preparation before the Sabbath, which is why Greeks still carry it as a name.
“Preparation — the day before the Sabbath.”
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Paraskevi at a glance
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.
Greek forms
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Namesakes
Notable people named Paraskevi
Iconography
Paraskevi in sacred art
DepictingMartyr Paraskevi of Rome
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