Iphigenia

if-i-JEN-ee-uh

Greek

"of royal birth"

Iphigenia Origin and Meaning

The name Iphigenia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "of royal birth".

In mythology, Iphigenia was sacrificed by her father, Agamemnon -- a difficult legacy to pass on to a daughter, and only one reason the name is hardly ever used.

Iphigenia Popularity

• 1751 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Iphigenia

• Ifigenija Simonovic Slovene writer

Iphigenia in Pop Culture

• Iphigenia Princess of Argos in Greek mythology, whose father Agamemnon is commanded by Artemis to sacrifice her so his ships can sail to Troy
• Victoria Iphigenia "V.I." Warshawski main character in mystery novels by Sara Paretsky
• Calliope Iphigenia "Callie" Torres character on TV's Grey's Anatomy