Higeia

See also: Higéia

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Hygēa, Hygīa, from Ancient Greek Ὑγεία (Hugeía).

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /iˈʒɛj.ɐ/ [iˈʒɛɪ̯.ɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /iˈʒɛj.a/ [iˈʒɛɪ̯.a]
 

  • Hyphenation: Hi‧gei‧a

Proper noun

Higeia f

  1. (Greek mythology) Hygiea (goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation)
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