Eugenia (en. Eugenia)

/ewˈxe.nja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A feminine name used as a proper name.
Eugenia is a woman with great aspirations.
Eugenia es una mujer con grandes aspiraciones.
A name that refers to a group of plants of the genus Eugenia.
Eugenias are highly valued for their fruit.
Las eugenias son muy apreciadas por su fruto.

Etymology

From the Greek 'eugenēs' which means 'well-born'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Eugenia is a popular name
It is a name widely used in Spanish-speaking countries.
Eugenia es un nombre popular
The eugenics of plants
It refers to the study of genetic characteristics of plants.
La eugenia de las plantas

Related Words

eugenics
A social and scientific movement that seeks to improve the genetic characteristics of the population.
eugenismo
genetics
A discipline that studies inheritance and variation in organisms.
genética

Slang Meanings

None known in slang.
'Eugenia' is not used as common slang.
No se usa 'Eugenia' como jerga común.