Eunice
//ˈjuːnɪs// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A female given name from Ancient Greek.
"When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also."
- 2 A surname from Spanish.
- 3 A city in Louisiana.
- 4 A city in New Mexico.
Example
More examples"When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also."
Etymology
Etymology 1
A biblical name from Ancient Greek Εὐνίκη (Euníkē), from εὐ- (eu-, “good”) + νίκη (níkē, “victory”).
Etymology 2
Americanized form of Spanish Núñez.
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