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Euphrosyne

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Pronounced yoo-FROZ-uh-nee /juˈfrɑz.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek euphrosyne, 'joy; mirth; good cheer' (eu, 'well', + phren, 'mind'); one of the three Graces, the goddess of joy and merriment; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Joy; mirth; good cheer: Euphrosyne is a Greek Grace. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yoo-FROZ-uh-nee'). We note the goddess.
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MeaningFrom the Greek euphrosyne, 'joy; mirth; good cheer' (eu, 'well', + phren, 'mind'); one of the three Graces, the goddess of joy and merriment; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Euphrosyne comes from the Greek euphrosyne, 'joy; mirth; good cheer' (eu, 'well', + phren, 'mind'); one of the three Graces, the goddess of joy and merriment (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'yoo-FROZ-uh-nee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (one of the three Graces). Rare, joy at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Euphrosyne is 'joy; mirth; good cheer' in Greek (eu + phren) — one of the three Graces, goddess of joy — a lyrical, cheerful name (we note the goddess; said 'yoo-FROZ-uh-nee').
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References — Euphrosyne — Greek mythology; Grace

Variations

EuphrosineFrosyne

Nicknames

Frosine

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Euphrosyne mean?

Euphrosyne is Greek for 'joy; mirth; good cheer' (eu + phren); one of the three Graces. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Euphrosyne?

It's said yoo-FROZ-uh-nee /juˈfrɑz.ə.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Euphrosyne a boy or girl name?

Euphrosyne is a girl's name.

How popular is Euphrosyne?

Euphrosyne is a very rare name in the U.S.

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