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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Born strong
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- if-ih-juh-NY-ah
Iphigenia is a Greek name meaning "born strong," a big, dramatic choice for a baby girl or anyone who loves a name with real presence. It's pronounced if-ih-juh-NY-ah, with the stress landing on the "NY" in the middle. Five syllables give it a flowing, formal sound that can also be shortened if you like.
Meaning & Origin of Iphigenia
Meaning: Born strong.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Iphigenia
if-ih-juh-NY-ahIPA /ˌɪfɪdʒəˈnaɪə/
Popularity of Iphigenia
Iphigenia does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Iphigenia mean?
Born strong. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Iphigenia?
Iphigenia is pronounced if-ih-juh-NY-ah (IPA: /ˌɪfɪdʒəˈnaɪə/).
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