Meaning & Origin
Evdoxia is a Modern Greek feminine given name derived from the ancient Greek name Eudoxia. Etymologically, Eudoxia comes from the Greek word eudoxia (εὐδοξία), which means "good repute" or "good judgment." This term is composed of eu (εὖ) meaning "good" and doxa (δόξα) meaning "opinion, reputation, glory." The adaptation from ancient to modern Greek resulted in the pronunciation and spelling shift to Evdoxia.
While the name Eudoxia was used in late antiquity and during the Byzantine period—borne, for example, by a 5th-century Eastern Roman empress—the modern form Evdoxia continues to be used in contemporary Greece. It represents a continuity of classical Greek naming traditions within modern Hellenic culture. The name carries connotations of virtue and honor, much like its ancestor.
Meaning: "good repute" or "good judgment"
Origin: Greek (from ancient Eudoxia)
Type: First name
Usage regions: Greece