Names That Mean Deeds
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Eudoxia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"good deeds"Description:
Think the letter X is always cool in names? Meet Eudoxia. An ancient name with a great meaning, associated with a number of saints and Byzantine royals. You might also like the similar Eudocia or Eudora.
- Eudocia
Origin:
Greek, "to be well pleased, to have good will"Meaning:
"to be well pleased, to have good will"Description:
Not to be confused with Eudoxia, Eudocia is a Greek name with a pleasant meaning, and also the name of a 5th century saint.
- Evdokia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"to be pleased, to have good will"Description:
The modern Greek form of Eudocia.
- Emeka
Origin:
West African, IgboMeaning:
"great deeds"Description:
An energetic Igbo name belonging to several sports stars, notably American basketball player Emeka Okafor. It can also be short for Chukwuemeka.
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