Euphemia
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Well-spoken
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Euphemia Meaning and Origin
Euphemia is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “well-spoken.” Euphemia is derived from the Greek words “eu” meaning good or well, and “pheme” meaning fame or speaking. Therefore, the name Euphemia can be translated to mean “well-spoken” or “of good reputation”. In Greek mythology, Euphemia was the goddess of praise and good words. She was one of the Charites (Graces), who were responsible for bestowing beauty, charm, and grace upon the world. Euphemia has been a popular name throughout history, particularly in the Christian tradition. Several saints and martyrs have been named Euphemia, including Saint Euphemia of Chalcedon, who was a Christian martyr in the early 4th century. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is celebrated on September 16th.
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