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The female first name Efthalia (Ευθαλία) comes from a modern Greek variant of Euthalia (Εὐθαλία). Translated into German, it means 'the flower', 'the blooming one', 'the greening one', or 'the good flower'.
What does the name Efthalia mean?
Efthalia (Ευθαλία) is a contemporary Greek form of the name Euthalia (Εὐθαλία). In German, the name can be translated as 'the flower', 'the blooming one', 'the greening one', or 'the good flower'. Its roots lie in the Greek word euthaleia (εὐθάλεια), which is derived from the Ancient Greek terms eu (εὖ) meaning 'good' and thallō (θάλλω) or thállein (θάλλειν) meaning 'to bloom', 'to sprout', 'to grow', or 'to thrive'. The Greek name Efthalia refers to a woman who lived in Sicily. An alternative spelling is Eftalya.
Where does the name Efthalia come from?
The first name Efthalia has Ancient Greek origins and means 'the flower'.
How do you pronounce Efthalia?
The pronunciation of Efthalia is melodious and consists of four to five syllables with a rich consonant structure. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ef-tha-li-a' [ɛfθaˈliːa], with the consonant cluster at the beginning setting a noticeable accent. The stressed syllable with a long 'i' gives the sound a certain brightness. The ending '-a' sounds soft and open. Efthalia conveys an impression of tradition and melody – it is present, feminine, and sonically impressive.
Popularity
In Germany, Efthalia is a fairly common name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 3,055th place. Over the last ten years, Efthalia has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, securing it the 5,239th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,302nd.
Famous people
- Efthalia Koutroumanidou (Greek beach volleyball player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Efthalia
What does the name Efthalia mean?
Efthalia means 'the flower' or 'the blooming one' and has its origins in the Greek word euthaleia, which is derived from the terms for 'good' and 'to bloom'.
Where does the name Efthalia come from?
The first name Efthalia has Ancient Greek roots and is a modern form of the name Euthalia. It is rooted in the Greek language.
How popular is the name Efthalia?
Efthalia is a rather rare name, primarily found in Greece and Greek-influenced regions. It is less common in other countries.