Name. "Iphigenia" means "strong-born," "born to strength," or "she who causes the birth of strong offspring."

Where does the name Iphigenia come from?

The name Iphigenia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "of royal birth". In mythology, Iphigenia was sacrificed by her father, Agamemnon -- a difficult legacy to pass on to a daughter, and only one reason the name is hardly ever used.

Who was Iphigenia in the Trojan War?

Iphigenia was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra in Greek mythology. While the Greek army was preparing to set sail for Troy during the Trojan War, Agamemnon caused the anger of the goddess Artemis, because he killed a sacred deer. So, she decided to stop all winds, and the ships would not be able to sail.