- Origin: Sardinian
- Meaning: uncertain
- Gender: masculine
The name is of uncertain origin or meaning, it may derive from the Greek place-name, Ephesus or the Greek elements, εὖ (eu), meaning “good” and φύσις (physis) meaning, “nature.” It was born by a 3rd-century Sardinian saint, the patron of Cagliari on Sardinia.
It is mainly used on Sardinia.
It was borne by Sardinian scientist, Efisio Arru (1927-2000), and Sardinian scientist, Efisio Marini (1835-1900).
Other forms/usage
- Efisi (Catalan)
- Ephysius (English, German, Latin)
- Éphise (French)
- Ephesius, Ephisius (Latin)
- Efisio (Italian, Spanish)
- Efísio (Portuguese)
- Èfis (Sardinian)
Italian feminine forms are Effisia and Efisia.
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