Pavsikakiy (Russian: Павсикáкий) is a Christian male given name used in Slavonic countries, such as Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, although its use has declined in modern times.[1][2]
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Slavic |
| Region of origin | Russia, Belarus, Ukraine |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Pavsekakiy, Povsikakiy, Povsekakiy, Pausicacus |
Etymology
editThe name Pavsikakiy derives from the 6th-century saint Pausicacus of Synada. The name is of Greek origin, παυσίκακος, formed from the words παῦσις (pavsis) «to stop, to cease» and κακία (kakia) «evil, misfortune»; it means literally «he who stops evil».[3]
Spelling
editCyrillic spelling in Russian is Russian: Павсикакий, romanized: Pavsikakiy or Russian: Павсекакий, romanized: Pavsekakiy, while in Belarusian it is Belarusian: Паўсекакий, romanized: Pawsikakiy and in Ukrainian it is Ukrainian: Павсекакій, romanized: Pavsekakiy.
Nameday
editName-day is in 26 May.[4]
People
editFamous people:
- Pausicacus of Synada (Pavsikakiy Sinadsky) is a Christian saint, monk, ascetic, a bishop of Sinadsky church in Syria.[5]
- Pavsekakiy Bogdanov is a Kursk healer, diviner and astrologist,[6] who has become famous by helping TV-stars of Russian show business.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Никонов, В. А. Личные имена у русских сегодня // Имя и общество — М.: Наука, 1974.
- ^ Суперанская, А. В., Суслова, А. В. Статистика имён // О русских именах — 5-е изд., перераб.. — СПб.: Авалонъ, 2008. — ISBN 978-5-35202-059-3.(in Russian)
- ^ Словарь личных имен: Павсекакий (in Russian). Академик. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ "Lives of the saints for every day: May 26" (in Russian). The Holy Dormition Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ "Venerable Pavsikakiy, bishop of Sinad" (in Russian). Christian portal. Archived from the original on 6 October 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ^ Елена Рачкова «Магия — огромный труд». — Московский комсомолец. — № 52 (330). — 2-9 августа 2006. — С. 15.(in Russian)
- ^ Елена Рачкова «Павсекакий Богданов: «Скандальность любыми способами». — Друг для друга. — № 52 (898). — 27 декабря 2011. — С.11.(in Russian)
Further reading
editLives of the Saints in the presentation of St. Dmitry Tuptalo (Rostov). Volume IX: May (in Russian). Lviv: Svichado. p. 496. ISBN 978-966-395-392-2.