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Name Origin

Eugenio is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek words 'eu' meaning 'well' and 'genes' meaning 'born'. It traditionally means 'well-born' or 'noble'.

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Famous People

Eugenio Maria de Hostos (1839-1903)

Educator, writer, activist

  • Advocate for Puerto Rican independence and education reform
  • Founded schools and colleges in Cuba and the Dominican Republic

Eugenio Suárez (1991-)

Baseball player

  • MLB All-Star (2018)
  • Silver Slugger Award winner (2018)

Eugenio Montale (1896-1981)

Poet, essayist, literary critic

  • Nobel Prize in Literature (1975)
  • Known for his introspective and melancholic poetry

Eugenio Scalfari (1924-2022)

Journalist and writer

  • Co-founder of the Italian newspaper La Repubblica
  • Known for his insightful interviews with political figures