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Iphigenia

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Pronounced if-ih-juh-NY-uh /ˌɪf.ɪ.dʒəˈnaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Iphigeneia, 'born strong; of noble/mighty birth' (iphios, 'strong', + genes, 'born'); the daughter of Agamemnon, offered in sacrifice at Aulis; we note the tragedyLow

In 30 seconds: Born strong; of noble birth: Iphigenia is a daughter of Agamemnon. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'if-ih-juh-NY-uh'). We note the tragedy.
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MeaningFrom the Greek Iphigeneia, 'born strong; of noble/mighty birth' (iphios, 'strong', + genes, 'born'); the daughter of Agamemnon, offered in sacrifice at Aulis; we note the tragedy

History & Origin

Iphigenia comes from the Greek Iphigeneia, 'born strong; of noble/mighty birth' (iphios, 'strong', + genes, 'born'); the daughter of Agamemnon, offered in sacrifice at Aulis (we note the tragedy). A lyrical, classic name (said 'if-ih-juh-NY-uh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (a great figure of Greek tragedy). Rare, born-strong at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Iphigenia is 'born strong; of noble birth' in Greek (iphios + genes) — the daughter of Agamemnon, offered in sacrifice at Aulis — a lyrical, storied name (we note the tragedy; said 'if-ih-juh-NY-uh').
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References — Iphigenia — Greek mythology; tragedy

Variations

IphigeneiaIfigenia

Nicknames

IphiGenia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iphigenia mean?

Iphigenia is Greek for 'born strong; of noble birth' (iphios + genes); the daughter of Agamemnon. We note the tragedy.

How do you pronounce Iphigenia?

It's said if-ih-juh-NY-uh /ˌɪf.ɪ.dʒəˈnaɪ.ə/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Iphigenia a boy or girl name?

Iphigenia is a girl's name.

How popular is Iphigenia?

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

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