Stavri as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Stavri

What is the meaning of the name Stavri ?

The baby name Stavri is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈstɑvri/; respelling: STAH-vree.

Stavri is Greek in Origin.

Stavri is a South Balkan masculine given name anchored in the Greek Christian tradition, a regional form of Stavros (Σταύρος), from Ancient Greek staurós “cross.” The name carries the meaning “the Cross,” symbolizing faith and protection, and has been favored in Orthodox cultures with name days linked to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (14 September). It appears in Bulgarian (Ставри), Albanian, and Macedonian communities, and is occasionally found as a surname in Romanian-speaking areas.

Use is documented from medieval and Ottoman-era records through the modern period, persisting especially in rural and Orthodox urban families. Closely related variants include Stavros (Greek standard), Stavro (Albanian/Italianate), Stavre (Macedonian), Stavru (Romanian/Aromanian), and East Slavic Stavr; Greek diminutives such as Stavrakis also occur. Feminine counterparts are Stavroula and Stavrina. Pronunciation typically follows STAHV-ree, though local accents vary.