The baby name Ephyra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛfɪrə/ (EF-ih-rah).
Ephyra is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Ephyra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛfɪrə/ (EF-ih-rah).
Ephyra is Greek in Origin.
Ephyra is a rare feminine name from Ancient Greek Ephyra/Ephyre, a toponym borne by several cities in classical literature. Homer mentions Ephyre, often linked with early Corinth, and towns in Elis and Epirus. In myth, Ephyra is also an Oceanid, one of the sea-nymph daughters of Oceanus, so the name straddles place-name and theonym. Scientific Latin later used ephyra for the free-swimming larval stage of jellyfish, reinforcing its maritime aura.
As a given name, Ephyra sees modern, infrequent use, valued for its lyrical sound and mythic polish. Variants include Ephyre and Ephira; related poetic forms like Ephyraean occur in classical sources. Nicknames Effie and Phyra fit easily. While the etymology is uncertain, the name carries strong sea imagery and a subtle Homeric heritage.
Ephyra is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 5 recorded uses, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
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