The spelling of the word "Ephigenios" is quite unique and could pose a challenge for those unfamiliar with Greek names. The correct pronunciation is /ɛfɪdʒɛnioʊs/ with the emphasis on the third syllable. The "E" at the beginning is pronounced like the "e" in "egg" and the "ph" is pronounced like an "f". The "g" and "n" in the middle create a nasal sound, as in "sing". The "io" is pronounced like "ee-oh". The final "s" should be pronounced as an "s" not a "z".
The etymology of the word "Ephigenios" is derived from Greek. It is a variant spelling of the name "Ephigenia", which comes from the Greek name "Εφιγένεια" (Ephigeneia). This name is composed of two Greek elements: "ἐπί" (epi), meaning "upon" or "over", and "γένος" (genos), meaning "race" or "family". Therefore, the name "Ephigenia" can be interpreted as "she who is upon birth" or "overcoming one's lineage".