Eugene
From the Greek elements meaning "well born", composed of eu (good) and genes (born).
Meaning and origin
Eugene derives from the Latin Eugenius, itself based on the Greek Eugenios (Εὐγένιος).
How to pronounce Eugene
| English (US) | yoo-JEEN /juːˈdʒiːn/ |
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