What origin is the name Iphigenia?

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

Is Iphigenia a popular name?

Iphigenia 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 Iphigenia?

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

Iphigenia

Q: Is Iphigenia a rare name?

Yes. Iphigenia 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 Iphigenia

Iphigenia

Girl

greek

4 syllables

Iphigenia is a greek girl's name meaning "Iphigenia is a name with a rich, classical echo, meaning 'mythological creature,' bestowing a sense of strength and wonder upon your daughter.".

Iphigenia is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Iphigenia is a name with a rich, classical echo, meaning 'mythological creature,' bestowing a sense of strength and wonder upon your daughter.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Iphigenia is a name with a rich, classical echo, meaning 'mythological creature,' bestowing a sense of strength and wonder upon your daughter.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Iphigenia

Very rare in US records

What does Iphigenia mean?

Iphigenia is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Iphigenia is a name with a rich, classical echo, meaning 'mythological creature,' bestowing a sense of strength and wonder upon your daughter.".

Is Iphigenia a rare name?

Yes. Iphigenia does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Iphigenia

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Names with a similar meaning to Iphigenia

Iphigenia means "Iphigenia is a name with a rich, classical echo, meaning 'mythological creature,' bestowing a sense of strength and wonder upon your daughter." — these names share that spirit.