Euphemia (given name)
Euphemia, also spelled Eufemia, is a feminine given name of Greek origin meaning well spoken, from a combination of the Greek word elements eu , meaning good, and phēmí, meaning to speak. Several early Christian saints were called Euphemia. The name was in vogue in the Anglosphere during the 1800s and has traditionally been particularly well-used in Scotland.
A Croatian mural depicting the 3rd and 4th century virgin martyr Euphemia | |
| Pronunciation | you-FEE-mee-uh or you-FEH-mee-uh |
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| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Well spoken of, of good reputation |
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| Related names | Effemy, Efim, Effie, Eppie, Eufemia, Euphame, Eupheme, Euphémie, Euphemios, Euphie, Femi, Femie, Fima, Fimka, Jefimija, Phemie, Evfimia, Yefim, Yevfymiy, Yevfymiya |
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