In the 11th century, the title rose further in importance, eclipsing the kouropalates; transformed into an honorary title, it also began being given to non-eunuchs, including members of the imperial family.
Pada abad ke-11, gelar itu semakin penting, melampaui para kouropalátis; diubah menjadi gelar kehormatan, itu juga mulai diberikan kepada non-kasim, termasuk anggota keluarga kekaisaran.