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GirlPronounced English /ˈju.nɪs/Italian language family

Eunice

A name of Latinized origin meaning "good victory".

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Eunice is a girl name with Latinized roots meaning "good victory".

Pronunciation: English /ˈju.nɪs/.

GenderGirl
OriginLatinized
Meaninggood victory
PronunciationEnglish /ˈju.nɪs/
Language familyItalian

Meaning and history

Latinized form of the Greek name Εὐνίκη (Eunike) meaning "good victory", derived from εὖ ( eu ) meaning "good" and νίκη ( nike ) meaning "victory". The New Testament mentions her as the mother of Timothy. As an English name, it was first used after the Protestant Reformation.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, english, biblical latin | Ancient Greek: Εὐνίκη