eugene

Eu-gene · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning "well-born" or "noble."

  2. 2.

    A surname derived from the given name.

  3. 3.

    A city in Oregon, United States, home to the University of Oregon.

  4. 4.

    The name of four popes (Eugene I through Eugene IV).

Related words

See also: Owen, eugenia, gene

Etymology

From Greek Eugenios (Εὐγένιος), derived from eugenes (εὐγενής), meaning "well-born" or "noble," composed of eu ("good, well") and genos ("race, stock, kin"). The name was borne by several early saints and four popes, contributing to its widespread use in Christian Europe. It has equivalents in many languages, including French Eugene, Spanish Eugenio, and Russian Yevgeny.