Euphemia

At a Glance

Meaning

Greek for 'well-spoken' or 'of good reputation' (eu- 'good' + pheme 'speech, reputation')

Origin

Ancient Greek

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

yoo-FEE-mee-uhListen

Euphemia is an Ancient Greek name meaning 'well-spoken' or 'of good reputation,' built from eu- ('good') and pheme ('speech, reputation'). It's a long, formal name with a lot of history behind it, and it suits a parent who wants something distinctive with real roots.

Meaning & Origin of Euphemia

Meaning: Greek for 'well-spoken' or 'of good reputation' (eu- 'good' + pheme 'speech, reputation').

Origin: Ancient Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Euphemia

Popularity of Euphemia

Euphemia peaked at #770 in 1881, when 6 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #8582, with 12 babies, so it's rare today but still in use.

Names Like Euphemia

These names have followed a similar path to Euphemia in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Hunt
• Inga
• Hannibal
• Fuller
• Florencio
• Bettie

FAQ

What does the name Euphemia mean?

Greek for ‘well-spoken’ or ‘of good reputation’ (eu- ‘good’ + pheme ‘speech, reputation’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Euphemia?

Euphemia is pronounced yoo-FEE-mee-uh (IPA: /juːˈfiːmiə/).

Is Euphemia a popular name right now?

Euphemia peaked at #770 in 1881 and is ranked #8582 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

Make Euphemia Name Art

Free printable nursery art for Euphemia, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.