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Girl · Greek, through French
Euphrosine
Say it: uh-froh-ZEEN
Meaning
French form of Greek Euphrosyne 'mirth, good cheer', one of the three Graces.
Certainscholars agree on this meaning.
A favourite in French Canada and Louisiana until the early 20th century.
Its wave through time
No birth counts are recorded for this name in the records loaded here: it has been given to fewer than five babies a year, or not at all, since records began.
Through the ages
- The Colonial Americas1500 to 1800
- The Age of Revolutions1750 to 1837
- Victorian and Belle Époque1837 to 1914
Used by
The family of the name
| English | Euphrosyne |
|---|---|
| Greek | Euphrosyne |
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Where this comes from
- Parish baptism registers
- Calendars of saints and name days
Meanings and histories are compiled from the study of names and their languages and checked by a second review.
Meanings and histories are drawn from the study of names and their languages, each with a confidence rating; popularity figures come from official birth records. Name histories are a living field: if you know of a correction, we would be glad to hear it.