Ephelia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ephelia
Ephelia derives from the Greek root "ephelos" (ἐφήλης), meaning "freckled" or "spotted," though it has also been associated with poetic and literary contexts meaning "fleeting" or "ephemeral." The name appeared in 17th-century English literature, notably used by poet Ephelia (fl.
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Etymology
Ephelia derives from the Greek root "ephelos" (ἐφήλης), meaning "freckled" or "spotted," though it has also been associated with poetic and literary contexts meaning "fleeting" or "ephemeral." The name appeared in 17th-century English literature, notably used by poet Ephelia (fl. 1679), and has remained primarily a European, English-language name with no significant religious affiliation.
Ephelia currently ranks #4,193 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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