Iphigenia
Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Iphigenia
Iphigenia derives from Greek roots *iphos* (strong) and *genia* (born of), meaning "of strong descent" or "born strong." The name has its linguistic foundation in ancient Greek.
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Etymology
Iphigenia derives from Greek roots *iphos* (strong) and *genia* (born of), meaning "of strong descent" or "born strong." The name has its linguistic foundation in ancient Greek.
The name is used primarily in Greek and Christian cultures, most notably from Greek mythology as the daughter of Agamemnon who was sacrificed to Artemis; it remains a traditional name in Greece and among Orthodox Christian communities.
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