Egina
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Egina is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “In Greek mythology, Aegina was a nymph, daughter of the river god Asopus. The island Aegina is named for her.”, and peaked in popularity in 1970.
What Egina Means
“In Greek mythology, Aegina was a nymph, daughter of the river god Asopus. The island Aegina is named for her.”
The Story of Egina
An island born from myth, a nymph whispered into existence by a river god.
Egina is a name steeped in ancient Greek mythology, named for a water nymph who was a daughter of the river god Asopus. She was so admired by Zeus that he abducted her, and in his honor, the island that became her sanctuary was named Aegina.
You imagine a daughter with a spirit as vast and untamed as the sea surrounding an island. This name calls to a child who will find her own path with grace and quiet strength, independent and captivating.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
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Peak Year
#5 in 1970
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1970
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