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Eugenia

yoo-JEE-nee-uh

Eugenia (name) means a female given name from Ancient Greek. Variant: Eugenie.

name
1
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Variant: Eugenie.
2
45 Eugenia, a main belt asteroid.
noun
1
Any member of the genus Eugenia of myrtaceous plants.

Word forms

eugenias plural

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Εὐγενία (Eugenía), feminine form of Εὐγένιος (Eugénios) ( =Eugene) "well born".

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Eugenia” mean?

The word “Eugenia” means a female given name from Ancient Greek. Variant: Eugenie.

How do you pronounce “Eugenia”?

“Eugenia” is pronounced yoo-JEE-nee-uh (/juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/ in IPA).

What part of speech is “Eugenia”?

Depending on how it is used, “Eugenia” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Eugenia” come from?

The word “Eugenia” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Εὐγενία (Eugenía), feminine form of Εὐγένιος (Eugénios) ( =Eugene) "well born".

How many meanings does “Eugenia” have?

“Eugenia” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from Ancient Greek. Variant: Eugenie.

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