Panayotis is a Greek male given name derived from "panagios," meaning "all holy." It was traditionally given to boys born on Holy Days or in honor of Saint Panteleimon, with notable bearers including independence fighter Panayiotis Nikolopoulos and Prime Minister Panayiotis Zavitsianos. Today, it remains a popular choice among Greek parents, associated with holiness and compassion, but is less widely known outside Greece.