Girl

Eufemia

Good repute, well-spoken

Origin

Greek

Used in

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Origin and meaning of Eufemia

Eufemia comes from the Greek Euphēmía, from eu, 'well', and phēmí, 'to speak': it means 'of good repute, well-spoken'. The name celebrates a good name and kind words. It is tied to Saint Euphemia, a young Christian martyr much revered in East and West. Used in an ancient, rare way in Italy and Spain, today it has a solemn, noble tone. Abroad it appears as Euphemia, often shortened to Effie.