Mythologic names

Hera

Hera is a Greek girl name.

The meaning of this name is unknown. There are three theories about its origin:

  1. It comes from the Greek term “heros” (hero, warrior).
  2. It derives from the Greek word “hora” (period of time).
  3. It comes from the Greek verb “haireo” (to be chosen).

Queen of men and gods in Greek mythology. Wife of Zeus.

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Heracles

Heracles is a Greek boy name. Meaning “glory of Hera“.

He is a hero in the Greek mythology.

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Hiro

Hiro is a boy name with two possible origins and meanings:

Hringhorni

Hringhorni is a Norse Viking boat name.

According to Norse mythology, it was the ship of the god Baldr, the second son of Odin.

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Hydra

Hydra is a Greek sailboat name.

Maritime monster with seven heads.

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Iara

Iara is a Native american girl name.

She was the goddess of water in Brazilian mythology.

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Ikal

Ikal is a Native american boy name. Meaning “soul or spirit” in Mayan.

Name of Mayan spirit

It derives from the Mayan word “ik” (soul) which is used to refer to both the vital breath of living beings and the wind.

According to Mayan beliefs, Ikal was a nature spirit, who could communicate with humans through rituals, offerings and sacrifices.

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Inti

Inti is a Native american boy name. Meaning “sun” in Quechua.

Name of the Inca god of the sun.

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Iris

Iris is an Greek girl name.

Greek goddess of the rainbow.

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Isis

Isis is an Egyptian girl name and possibly means “the throne”.

According to Egyptian mythology she was the goddess of the sky and nature.

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