What origin is the name Euphemia?

Euphemia comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Euphemia a popular name?

Euphemia is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Euphemia?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Euphemia — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Euphemia

Q: Is Euphemia a rare name?

Yes. Euphemia does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Euphemia

Euphemia

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Euphemia is a greek girl's name meaning "Spoken well of; a popular scottish name taken from the greek, meaning auspicious speech or good repute".

Euphemia is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Spoken well of; a popular scottish name taken from the greek, meaning auspicious speech or good repute". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Spoken well of; a popular scottish name taken from the greek, meaning auspicious speech or good repute

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Euphemia

Very rare in US records

What does Euphemia mean?

Euphemia is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Spoken well of; a popular scottish name taken from the greek, meaning auspicious speech or good repute".