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Names That Mean Deeds

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Emeka

    • Origin:

      West African, Igbo

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. 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.
  3. Eudoxia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Evdokia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "to be pleased, to have good will"

    • Description:

      The modern Greek form of Eudocia.