Greek

Euphemia

Pronounced yoo-FEE-mee-ahShare

Meaning: Words of good omen

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Euphemia comes from a Greek expression associated with speaking words of good omen. Its history includes early Christian devotion and longstanding Scottish use.

Nicknames

  • Effie
  • Phemie
  • Fia

Spellings & variants

  • Eufemia

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Euphemia comes from Greek.

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