Fotina Name Meaning

The name Fotina is of Greek origin and it means "light" or "illumination." It is the feminine form of the name Fotis.

In Greek culture, the name Fotina has religious significance as it is associated with a woman mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible. In the Orthodox Christian tradition, Fotina, also known as the Samaritan Woman, is encountered by Jesus at Jacob's Well when he asks her for water. She becomes one of the first individuals to believe in Jesus as the Messiah and spreads his teachings.