Stavros
Stavros (Σταύρος) is a Greek name. It comes from σταυρóς, the Greek word for "cross", meaning the Christian cross. Unlike many other names of Greek origin (e.g. Alexander, Nicholas, Peter, Stephen) that have been adopted in many languages throughout the world, Stavros as a given name is used exclusively by Greeks. Shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, one of the 20th century's wealthiest men, was the most famous bearer of the name internationally.
Stavros is also a common name for Greek characters in books and films e.g. Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
People with the given name Stavros
Stavros Arnaoutakis, Greek politician and Member of the European Parliament
Stavros Dimas, Greek politician, European Commissioner for the Environment
Stavros V. Kyriakides, Cypriot businessman and Cultural figure
Stavros Fasoulas, Finnish game programmer
Stavros Konstantinou, Cypriot singer, winner of Super Idol
Stavros Koujioumtzis, Greek popular composer
Stavros Katsanevas, Greek Astroparticle Physicist
Stavros Lambrinidis, Greek politician and Member of the European Parliament