Lefkopigi (Greek: Λευκοπηγή, meaning "white spring") is a toponym that refers to several settlements in Greece. The name is derived from the Greek words "lefko" (λευκό), meaning "white," and "pigi" (πηγή), meaning "spring" or "source," likely indicating a nearby geographical feature such as a spring with clear or white-colored water.
Locations
Lefkopigi most commonly refers to:- Lefkopigi, Kozani: A village and a former municipality in the Kozani regional unit, West Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform, it has been part of the municipality of Kozani, where it is a municipal unit. It is situated southwest of the city of Kozani.
- Lefkopigi, Serres: A village in the Serres regional unit, Central Macedonia, Greece. It belongs to the municipality of Visaltia and is located in the eastern part of the regional unit.
Etymology
The name "Lefkopigi" is a compound of two Greek words:- ''Λευκό'' (lefko): "white"
- ''Πηγή'' (pigi): "spring" or "source" This etymology suggests a natural characteristic of the area, such as a spring known for its clear, clean, or visually "white" water.