Eurydike

Eurydike (Εὐρυδίκη) is a female first name that has its origin in Greek mythology and comes from a well-known figure there. Its meaning is interpreted as "the wide justice."

What does the name Eurydike mean?

The name Eurydike (Εὐρυδίκη) is closely linked to Greek mythology, where she appears as a legendary figure. Its meaning, "the wide justice," derives from two ancient Greek words: eurys (εὐρύς), meaning "broad," and dike (δίκη), which stands for "justice," "custom," or "order." Eurydike is known from the tale of "Orpheus and Eurydike," in which she was the wife of Orpheus. Alternatives include the spellings Eurydice and Evridiki.

Where does the name Eurydike come from?

The first name Eurydike has its roots in ancient Greek and means "the wide justice." The name is composed of the ancient Greek terms eurys (εὐρύς) for "broad" and dike (δίκη) for "justice," "custom," or "order." It is anchored in the Greek language.

How do you pronounce Eurydike?

Eurydike is pronounced approximately as 'Eu-ri-di-ke'.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Eurydike is relatively rare. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Eurydike was used as a first name in Germany fewer than ten times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

• Eurydike (Literary figure from 'Orpheus and Eurydike')