Sakis as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sakis

What is the meaning of the name Sakis ?

The baby name Sakis is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SAH-kees.

Sakis is Greek in Origin.

Sakis is the Latin transliteration of Modern Greek Σάκης, a masculine hypocoristic using the diminutive suffix -άκης, from medieval/modern Greek -άκι, older -άκιον. The earliest form of the name itself is Greek Σάκης, usually shortened from Athanasios, Anastasios, or similar masculine names with a spoken final -s before the suffix. Its literal value is little Athanasios or little Anastasios, depending on the full name; Athanasios rests on athanatos, immortal, and Anastasios on anastasis, resurrection.

In Greece and Cyprus, Sakis belongs to the familiar register, comparable to Thanasis or Tasos, though it can appear as an independent given name. Orthodox usage connects its fuller forms with saints Athanasios and Anastasios. Diaspora communities generally retain it as a Greek name rather than adapting it into local cognates. Public bearers include singer Sakis Rouvas, musician Sakis Tolis, and footballer-coach Sakis Tsiolis.