Eunice
good victory (Greek)
Eunice is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 271, with 29,036 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
good victory (Greek)
Eunice comes from ancient Greek (eu 'good' and nike 'victory') and appears in the New Testament as the faithful mother of Saint Timothy. In the Philippines, it is a well-established Christian name adopted during the American and post-war eras via English Bible translations and Christian traditions.
Derived from the ancient Greek name Eunī́kē, meaning 'good victory'. In the Christian Bible, Eunice was the pious mother of Timothy.
Name character
In the Philippines
Widely used as both a standalone first name and in compound pairings such as Eunice Joy, Eunice Mae, or Maria Eunice. Common informal nicknames include Nice, Eunie, or Yunie.
Related forms
- Euníke Greek
- Eunice Spanish
- Eunice French
- Eunice Portuguese
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Eunice with common surname pairs
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Is Eunice a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Eunice is number 271, with 29,036 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.