At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek (uncertain etymology)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ee-JY-nuh
Aegina is a Greek (uncertain etymology) girl's name. It appears in our list of Greek Baby Girl Names With Mythical Beauty.
Meaning & Origin of Aegina
Origin: Greek (uncertain etymology).
A common claim: Strong, of the goat Actually: This reflects a speculative folk link to the Greek word aix ('goat'), but it isn't a settled or confirmed meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aegina
ee-JY-nuhIPA /iːˈdʒaɪ.nə/
Popularity of Aegina
Aegina doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Aegina
Similar Names
Eudora · Psamathe · Cymothoe · Halia · Panope · Leucothea
