Eulalia

Origin and meaning of Eulalia

Eulalia comes from the Greek Eulalía, from eu, 'well', and laléō, 'to speak': 'well-spoken, sweetly speaking'. The name evokes eloquence and gentleness. It is borne by Saint Eulalia, a young martyr especially revered in Spain, patron of Barcelona and Mérida. Used traditionally and choicely in Italy, Spain and Portugal, abroad it lives on as the French Eulalie and Eulália, with a melodious, ancient tone.

Variants around the world

How Eulalia sounds in other languages.

Famous people

• Sant'Eulalia— saint