Given name

Femja

“good speech”

Femja is a feminine given name from Ancient Greek, meaning “good speech.” It is used in Faroese.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Femja means “good speech.”

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Where it comes from

Femja comes from Ancient Greek.

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How it developed

In Faroese usage, Femja is a short form of Euphemia. In Faroese usage, Femja developed from Εὐφημία.

Femja’s family of names

In Faroese usage, Femja is a short form of Euphemia. In Faroese usage, Femja developed from the Ancient Greek form Εὐφημία.

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