Epiphanie

Meaning

The name is linked to Greek epiphania, “manifestation” or “appearance,” and appears in the sources as a French form. One excerpt notes that some authorities treat it as Greek, while others trace it to a Latin family name written Epifania. It is also associated with Epiphany in the Christian calendar.

Origin

Fun fact

The excerpts connect the name to “Beffana,” a child-fear figure in Italy, and to a legendary wife of Bertrand du Guesclin who was said to predict lucky and unlucky days.