Eiženija

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1850–1875. From Ancient Greek Εὐγενία (Eugenía), feminine form of Εὐγένιος (Eugénios, literally “well born”). Cognate with English Eugenia.

Proper noun

Eiženija f

  1. A female given name.

References
  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • Population Register of Latvia: Eiženija was the only given name of 68 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.
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