Find out how popular the first name Efthymia has been for the last 1 years (from 2005 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Efthymia by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Efthymia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Efthymia.

The history of the first name Efthymia

The name Efthymia has its roots in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "efthumia," which means "cheerfulness" or "joyfulness." The name is a feminine form of the word and is believed to have been used as a personal name since the Byzantine era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Efthymia can be found in the hagiography (biography of saints) of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Saint Efthymia, a 9th-century Byzantine nun and mystic, is celebrated for her piety and asceticism. Her life and teachings were documented in the "Life of St. Efthymia," a text that contributed to the popularity of the name among Christian communities in the Byzantine Empire.

Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the name Efthymia was primarily used within Greek-speaking regions and communities. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Efthymia Vlachava (c. 1510-1589), a Greek poet and scholar from the island of Crete. Her works, written in the Cretan dialect, are considered an important part of the literary tradition of the Venetian-ruled Crete.

In the 18th century, Efthymia Kapodistria (1776-1857) was a prominent Greek noblewoman and philanthropist. She played a significant role in supporting the Greek War of Independence and established schools and orphanages in the newly liberated Greek state.

Another notable figure was Efthymia Petraliphaina (1829-1922), a Greek poet and writer from the island of Lesbos. She was renowned for her lyrical poetry and her contributions to the demotic Greek literary movement.

In the 20th century, Efthymia Sartzetakis (1907-1997) was a Greek artist and painter known for her expressionist and surrealist works. Her paintings, often depicting scenes from Greek mythology and folklore, helped establish her as a prominent figure in the modern Greek art scene.

While the name Efthymia has maintained its presence within Greek communities, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly among those with Greek heritage or connections to the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition.

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