Eulalia
Eulalia is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Sweetly speaking, well-spoken”.
| Meaning | Sweetly speaking, well-spoken |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Εὐλαλία |
| Pronunciation | yoo-LAY-lee-ə |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Italy, France |
Meaning and origin of Eulalia
Eulalia comes from Greek eu, 'well', and lalein, 'to speak', so 'well-spoken' or 'sweetly speaking'. It is best known through Saint Eulalia of Mérida, a young Christian martyr in fourth-century Spain, and Saint Eulalia of Barcelona, the city's co-patron. The name is especially beloved in Spain and Catalonia. Edgar Allan Poe wrote a poem called Eulalie.
Is Eulalia a Christian name?
Eulalia is a Christian name, honouring young martyrs venerated in Spain, especially in Mérida and Barcelona.
How popular is Eulalia?
Rare outside Spain, though its short form Laia is very popular in Catalonia.
Gifts with the name Eulalia
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Spellings and variants of Eulalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eulalia mean?
Eulalia means 'Sweetly speaking, well-spoken'. It is of Greek origin.
Is Eulalia a Christian name?
Eulalia is a Christian name, honouring young martyrs venerated in Spain, especially in Mérida and Barcelona.
How do you pronounce Eulalia?
Eulalia is pronounced yoo-LAY-lee-ə.
Is Eulalia a boy or girl name?
Eulalia is usually a girl name.