Sotirios as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sotirios

What is the meaning of the name Sotirios ?

The baby name Sotirios is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced soh-TEE-ree-os (Greek: /soˈti.rios/).

Sotirios is Greek in Origin.

Sotirios (Greek: Σωτήριος) is a masculine name from Ancient Greek sōtḗrios, “saving, delivering,” rooted in sōtḗr, “savior.” Closely tied to the Christian epithet “Ho Soter,” it has held devotional prominence in Greek-speaking communities from Byzantium to the present. Bearers include early church figures such as the 2nd‑century Pope Soter, underscoring themes of redemption and protection. It sees steady use in Greece and Cyprus and among the Greek diaspora, balancing tradition with a dignified, modern sound.

Variants span Sotiris (Σωτήρης, the common modern Greek form), Soterios/Soterius (Latinized spellings), and Soter; regional counterparts include Sotir in Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Albanian usage. Diminutives like Sotos and Sotis circulate in everyday Greek, while the feminine form is Sotiria (Σωτηρία). Across these forms, the core meaning remains “savior, deliverer,” giving the name a solemn, reassuring character.