Euphrosyne

Gender Feminine
Usage Greek Mythology
Scripts Εὐφροσύνη(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /ju.ˈfɹɑ.sɪ.ˌni/(American English) /ju.ˈfɹɒ.sɪ.ˌni/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "mirth, merriment, cheerfulness" in Greek, a derivative of εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and φρήν (phren) meaning "mind, heart". She was one of the three Graces or Χάριτες (Charites) in Greek mythology.

Related Names

Rootseu + phren
Other Languages & CulturesEffrosyni(Greek) Eufrozina, Fruzsina(Hungarian) Frosina(Macedonian) Yevfrosiniya(Russian)

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Name Days

Denmark: February 11

Categories

Ancient Greek words, asteroids, Charites, empresses, feelings, Graces, happiness, mythology, Orthodox saints, saints, triads, Virginia Woolf characters
Entry updated December 1, 2024