Eugenia

Eugenia is a feminine given name of ancient Greek origin, derived from the adjective eugenes, meaning well-born or of noble stock, itself formed from eu, meaning good or well, and genos, meaning race, birth, or family. The name was borne by Saint Eugenia of Rome, a third-century martyr whose veneration helped spread the name across medieval Europe. It gained further prominence through European royalty and nobility, including Empress Eugénie of France, wife of Napoleon III. Related forms include Eugene, Eugène, and Eugenio, along with diminutives such as Genia and Jeannie in various linguistic traditions.