Stylianos (name)

Stylianos is a Greek masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek word stylos (στῦλος), meaning "pillar" or "column." The name can be interpreted to mean "one who stands firm" or "pillar of strength."

Stylianos is a relatively common name in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities. It is often associated with Saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia, a 6th-century ascetic saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. His feast day is celebrated on November 26th.

Common diminutives or short forms of Stylianos in Greek include Stelios and Stylis. The feminine form of the name is Styliani.