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Meaning & History
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σπεῦσις (speusis) meaning "haste, hurry" as well as "speed". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten" as well as "to urge on" and "to set going". Also compare the closely related Greek noun σπουδή (spoude) meaning "haste, speed" as well as "earnestness, diligence, zeal". The second element of this name is derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man".