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Eugenio
Well-born
Origin
Greek
Used in
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Origin and meaning of Eugenio
Eugenio comes from the Greek Eugénios, from eû, 'well', and génos, 'birth, stock': it means 'well-born, of noble descent'. Borne by popes and saints, it spread widely in the Christian world. In Italy it is an elegant, still-living classic; in the variants Eugène, Eugen and Eugene it is known throughout Europe and remains especially appreciated in Spanish-speaking countries too.
Variants around the world
How Eugenio sounds in other languages.
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Famous people
- Eugenio Montale— poet
- Eugenio di Savoia— general
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