Alexiadis

The name Alexiadis (Αλεξιάδης) is a Greek surname. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a male ancestor's given name. In this case, Alexiadis signifies "son of Alexios" or "descendant of Alexios." Alexios (Αλέξιος) is a common Greek given name, derived from the verb "alexein" (αλέξειν), meaning "to defend" or "to help." Therefore, Alexiadis can be interpreted as meaning "of the lineage of one who defends" or "descendant of a helper." Surnames ending in "-iadis" are common in Greece, especially in certain regions.