Preparation
Derived from the Greek word for 'preparation', specifically referring to the day of preparation for the Sabbath (Friday). It is a significant name in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, associated with several early Christian saints and martyrs.
Less common today
Paraskevi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,289 in 1993.
Second-century Christian martyr and saint
Greek triple jumper and long jumper
Greek hurdler and 1992 Olympic gold medalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
