Euphoria
Meaning of Euphoria
Soft to the ear as “yoo-FOR-ee-uh,” Euphoria, derived from the ancient Greek elements eu- (good) and phoria (bearing), carries within its syllables the bright promise of a heart uplifted—a melodic whisper of la gioia that dances like sunbeams on a Venetian canal. For parents who dream in vivid colors, this name unfolds as a tapestry of ecstatic dawns and rapturous late-summer nights, conjuring images of golden vineyards where laughter drifts on the warm breeze and every buongiorno feels like a benediction. Though still rare in the United States—eighteen newborns in 2024, ranking it just shy of the top nine hundred—the very scarcity bestows an aura of exclusivity, as though its bearer carries a secret symphony of bliss in her soul. Lightheartedly, one might hope she greets each day with the exuberance of a gondolier’s serenade and a sprinkle of dolce vita, forever cradled in the tender promise that her name evokes: pure, soaring joy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as yoo-FOR-ee-uh (/juˈfɔriə/)
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