What is "paraskevi"

Paraskevi (, Paraskeuē, literally "Preparation", and also the name of the "day of preparation" for the Sabbath, i.e. Friday) is a female given name. Greek-language vαriations include Paraskevoula (Παρασκευούλα), Voula (Βούλα), Vivi (Βιβή), Evi (Έβη), etc. The male equivalent is Paraskevas (Παρασκευάς).

Notable people with the name include:

• Voula Patoulidou, Greek hurdler and long jumper
• Paraskevi Tsiamita, Greek jumper
• Voula Zouboulaki, Greek actress
• Paraskevi Papachristou, Greek athlete