Αϊ-

Greek

Etymology

Preceding word, always hyphened, for masculine names of Saints. From Αγι (Agi) < Άγιο- (Ágio-) < Άγιος (“Saint”), adjective άγιος (ágios, “holy”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ai/

Prefix

Αϊ- • (Aï-) masculine (feminine: Αγια-)

(colloquial, familiar) Alternative form of Άγιος, hyphenated, as 1st combining form for
1. male Saints
  Αϊ-Βασίλης ― Aï-Vasílis ― St Basil
  
  Αϊ-Γιώργης ― Aï-Giórgis ― St George
2. their church, or the region, neighborhood around it, or a toponym

Related terms

Αγια- (Agia-)
αγιο- (agio-)
and see: άγιος (ágios)

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