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Name Origin

Euphemia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek words 'eu' meaning 'well' and 'pheme' meaning 'speech' or 'fame.' Therefore, Euphemia traditionally means 'well-spoken' or 'good reputation.'

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Famous People

Euphemia Lofton Haynes (1890-1980)

American mathematician and educator

  • First African-American woman to earn a PhD in mathematics.
  • Taught at several historically black colleges and universities.
  • Made significant contributions to the field of mathematics education.

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