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Eusebio

Pious, devout, respectful

Origin

Greek

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Origin and meaning of Eusebio

Eusebio comes from the Greek Eusébios, from eu, 'well', and sébas, 'reverence': it means 'pious, devout, respectful'. The name blends spirituality and nobility of spirit. It was borne by Eusebius of Caesarea, father of Christian historiography, and made famous in the twentieth century by Eusébio, the legendary Portuguese footballer nicknamed 'the Black Panther'. Used mainly in Italy and the Spanish-speaking world, abroad it lives on in the Latin form Eusebius.

Variants around the world

How Eusebio sounds in other languages.

EusebiusEusèbeEuzebiusz

Famous people

  • Eusébio da Silva Ferreirafootballer
  • Eusebio di Cesareawriter

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