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EugenChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Well-born, noble

Pronunciation: YOO-gen

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Name
Eugen
Meaning
Well-born, noble
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
YOO-gen
Lucky Number
12
12
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Eugen mean?

Eugen is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Well-born". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: YOO-gen. Lucky number: 12. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Εὐγέν

καλογονημένος, εὐγενής

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

YOO-gen

IPA

/ˈjʊu.dʒɛn/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Eugen is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Well-born. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

12

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GreenPurple

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

11

Numerology meaning: 11s are highly intuitive and insightful. They have a strong sense of compassion and nurture those around them. They possess natural creativity and are often very artistic.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulC = Courageous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name imbued with the spirit of nobility, kindness, and faith.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Eugen, from its Greek origin, implies a sense of nobility and good birth. Historically, it was a name given to individuals who came from prestigious or high-ranking families. However, the name has evolved and is no longer limited to the aristocracy. Today, it is a name that can be given to any child regardless of their background, symbolizing the inherent worth and value of every human being.
In the Christian tradition, the name Eugen holds a deeper meaning beyond nobility or good birth. It is a reminder of the new birth that comes through faith in Christ. As a Roman soldier named Eugenios is recorded in history as having converted to Christianity, the name represents the transformative power of faith and the hope for a better life that comes from following Christ. It is a name that encourages us to strive for spiritual growth and virtue, to be ‘born again’ in the image of God.

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Eugen

well-born, noble, or good in birth

🇮🇱Hebrew

אוגן

מוליד טוב, נושא טוב, מביא טוב

🇬🇷Greek

Εὐγέν

καλογονημένος, εὐγενής

🇮🇹Latin

Eugen

well-born, noble

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