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It is most likely that Euphemia was named after her aunt, Euphemia of Greater Poland. There is also a possibility, though less likely, that she received her name from a daughter of Swantopolk II, Duke of Pomerania because her father tried to make peace with him.
Euphemia (empress) (died 520s), Byzantine Empress. Euphemia of Hungary (died 1111), Duchess Consort of Moravia. Euphemia of Kiev (died 1139), Queen Consort of Hungary. Euphemia of Kuyavia ( c. 1285 –1308), Kuyavian princess, who was Queen consort of Galicia-Volhynia.
Apr 5, 2022 · Meaning & History. Means "to use words of good omen" from Greek εὐφημέω (euphemeo), a derivative of εὖ ( eu) meaning "good" and φημί ( phemi) meaning "to speak, to declare". Saint Euphemia was an early martyr from Chalcedon.
May 23, 2024 · Euphemia Origin and Meaning. The name Euphemia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "fair speech". Ancient martyr's name that, though not especially appealing, might still be mildly possible, especially for Anglophiles. It was widely used in early Scotland, but was overtaken by its nickname, Effie. Euphemia Rank in US Top 1000.
The name Euphemia finds its roots in ancient Greek, deriving from the combination of the words eu meaning good and pheme meaning words or speech. Together, Euphemia can be deciphered as Speak Words of Good Omen. This name holds significant historical value as it was widely present in different cultures throughout various epochs.
Kuyavian princess
Origin: greek. Name Root: eû phēmí > Euphēmía / Euphḗmios. Meaning:* This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Euphēmía (Εὐφημία) Euphḗmios (Εὐφήμιος),” composed of two elements: “eû (εὖ)” (well) plus “phēmí (φημί)” (speak, say, agree, affirm, assert). In turn, the name means “one who speaks well (good speech).”
