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Eugenia

yoo-JEE-nee-uh
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Eugenia (name) means a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, with the variant Eugenie.

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A female given name of Ancient Greek origin, with the variant Eugenie.
2
45 Eugenia, an asteroid located in the main belt.
noun
1
Any plant that belongs to the genus Eugenia within the myrtle family.
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Etymology

Comes from Ancient Greek Εὐγενία (Eugenía), the feminine form of Εὐγένιος (Eugénios) (= Eugene), meaning "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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