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Efrosini

Quick answerThe name Efrosini means "joy" or "mirth," derived from the Ancient Greek word *euphrosynē* (εὐφροσύνη), one of the three Charites (Graces) in Greek mythology.

Greek · Girl · 4 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#7,539
TrendVintage
Peak year1972
Syllables4
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureGreek
ReligionEastern Orthodox Christianity
Letters8
Numerology5 Chaldean 5
Global rank#7,539

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Efrosini

The name Efrosini means "joy" or "mirth," derived from the Ancient Greek word *euphrosynē* (εὐφροσύνη), one of the three Charites (Graces) in Greek mythology.

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Etymology

The name Efrosini means "joy" or "mirth," derived from the Ancient Greek word *euphrosynē* (εὐφροσύνη), one of the three Charites (Graces) in Greek mythology. It is primarily used in Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, notably as the name of several early Christian saints, including Saint Efrosini of Alexandria.

Efrosini currently ranks #7,539 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.

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