Euphemia

Euphemia meaning and name origin

Euphemia \e(u)-phe-mia\ as a girl's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Euphemia is "well-spoken". Latin form of a Greek name. Early Christian name and the name of a fourth-century virgin martyr. The pet form Effie became more popular in the 19th century. The word "euphemism" derives from the same root.

Euphemia has 13 variant forms: Effam, Effemy, Effi, Effie, Effy, Ephan, Ephie, Eufemia, Euphemie, Euphenia, Euphie, Phemie and Fanny.

A baby name that sounds like Euphemia is Effemie.

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Popularity of Euphemia

Euphemia is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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