Names Categorized "goddesses"

Fortuna is a feminine name of Latin origin, meaning "luck". In Roman mythology, this was the name of the goddess who personified luck and fortune. Her Greek equivalent was Tyche.Etymology and RoleThe name derives directl...

Freya is the Anglicized spelling of the name of the Norse goddess Freyja, whose Old Norse name means "lady". In Norse mythology, Freyja is a member of the Vanir, a group of gods associated with fertility, wisdom, and the...

Frigg is a prominent goddess in Norse mythology, associated with marriage, prophecy, clairvoyance, and motherhood. Her name means "beloved", from Proto-Germanic *Frijjō, derived from the root *frijōną meaning "to love"....

*Frijjō is the reconstructed Proto-Germanic name or epithet of a hypothetical common Germanic love goddess, most prominently representing the figure known in Norse mythology as Frigg and in Old High German as Frija. The...

Fulgora is a Roman theonym and the name of a minor goddess who presided over lightning, representing a direct personification of the phenomenon itself. The name derives from Latin fulgur, meaning "lightning", which in tu...

Gabija is a feminine name of Lithuanian origin, rooted in the mythology of the Baltic region. It is derived from the Lithuanian verb gaubti, meaning "to cover" or "to protect," which reflects the name's primary associati...

Gaia, also spelled Gaea, is a feminine given name of Greek and Italian usage. It derives from the Greek word γαῖα (gaia), a poetic parallel form of γῆ (ge), both meaning "earth". In Greek mythology, Gaia is the primordia...

EtymologyGalene is the feminine form of the Ancient Greek name Galenos, derived from the Greek word γαλήνη (galēnē), meaning "calm" or "serene." The root is also linked to the modern name Galen.Mythological SignificanceI...

Ganga is a feminine given name used primarily in Nepal, India (across Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu languages), and within Hindu communities. It derives from the Sanskrit गङ्गा (Gaṅgā), the name of the Ganges River, which i...

Gauri is a feminine given name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit गौरी (gaurī) meaning "white, shining, brilliant." It is closely related to the Sanskrit root गौर (gaura), which also means "white, pale, yellow." In...

Gayatri is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. The name is derived from the Sanskrit गायत्र (gāyatra), meaning "a hymn or song", ultimately from the root गै (gai) "to sing". Initia...

Gefjon is a Norse name borne by a goddess in Norse mythology, probably meaning "the giving one", derived from Old Norse gefa "to give". As a female name, it reflects a tradition of invoking divine protection and fertilit...

Gerd 2 is a female given name of Scandinavian origin, feminine in gender and primarily used in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Norse contexts. It derives from the Old Norse name Gerðr, which is composed of the element ga...

Gráinne is a prominent figure in Irish mythology and a traditional Irish first name, most likely derived from the Old Irish word grán meaning "grain" or possibly gráin meaning "hatred, fear." The name carries a rich lega...

Gula is a name of Sumerian origin, meaning "the great". This name may have originally served as a title before becoming a proper name. Gula was a prominent Sumerian and later Akkadian goddess of healing, medicine, and mi...

Harmonia (Ἁρμονία) is a Greek name meaning "harmony, agreement". In Greek mythology, she was the goddess of harmony and concord, the opposite of Eris (discord). Her Roman counterpart is Concordia. Harmonia is best known...

Hathor is the Greek form of the Egyptian goddess name ḥwt-ḥrw, reconstructed as Hut-Heru, meaning "the house of Horus". The name combines Egyptian ḥwt "house" with the falcon-headed sky god Horus. Hathor was one of the m...

Haumea is a feminine name of Polynesian origin, primarily from Hawaiian mythology and culture. It means "red ruler" or "ruler of the red (earth)", derived from Hawaiian hau meaning "ruler" and mea meaning "reddish brown"...

Haurvatat (Avestan: 𐬵𐬀𐬎𐬭𐬎𐬎𐬀𐬙𐬁𐬙, romanized: hauruuatāt) is a feminine given name derived from the Avestan word for "wholeness" or "perfection." In Zoroastrianism, she is one of the six Amesha Spentas (Bounteous Immortals)...

Etymology Hebe is a name derived from the Greek word ἥβη (hebe) meaning "youth." In Greek mythology, Hebe was the goddess of youth, and her name directly reflects her domain over the vitality and vigor of youth. Mytholog...

Hecate (pronounced HEK-ə-tee) is a name of Greek origin, representing the ancient goddess Hekate (Ἑκάτη). The name is often linked to the Greek word ἑκάς (hekas), meaning "far off," though the etymology remains somewhat...

Hekate is the Greek form of the name Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, crossroads, and the underworld in ancient Greek religion and mythology. The name derives from the Ancient Greek Ἑκάτη (Hekate), which is possibly li...

EtymologyHel is the Norse mythological name for both the goddess of the dead and the underworld she rules. The name derives from Old Norse hel, meaning "to conceal, to cover," a term that is cognate with the English word...

Hemera is the Greek goddess who personified the daytime. Her name directly translates to "day" in Greek, reflecting her role as the bringer of daylight. In Greek mythology, according to Hesiod's Theogony, she was the dau...

Hera is the Greek goddess of marriage, women, and family, and the queen of the twelve Olympians in Greek mythology. She is the sister and wife of Zeus, the king of the gods, and the daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea...

Hestia is the Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and domestic life, whose name derives from the Ancient Greek word ἑστία (hestia), meaning "hearth, fireplace, altar." In mythology, she is the firstborn child of the Titan...

Origin and Meaning Hiʻiaka is a Polynesian-derived name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "held essence", from hiʻi "hold, carry" and aka "essence, image, embryo". This name is associated with the Hawaiian goddess Hiʻiaka, the...

Hina is a feminine name of Polynesian origin, derived from a word meaning "grey, white, silver". In Polynesian mythology, Hina is a prominent goddess often associated with the moon, although her roles vary across differe...

Homonoia means "agreement, oneness of mind" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Homonoia was a minor goddess who personified concord, unity, and harmony—both among individuals and within the state. The word itself comes from t...

Huang is a Chinese given name and surname, written with various characters such as 煌 (huáng, "bright, shining, luminous") for masculine use, 凰 (huáng, "phoenix") for feminine use, or other characters. The name is unise...

Hut-Heru is the reconstructed Egyptian form of the name Hathor, derived from Egyptian ḥwt-ḥrw meaning "the house of Horus." It combines ḥwt ("house, enclosure") with ḥrw (the god Horus). In Egyptian mythology, Hut-Heru (...

Hygieia is the Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and hygiene, whose name directly means "health" in Greek. Her name is the etymological root of the modern word "hygiene." In Greek mythology, Hygieia is most commonly...

Iðunn is an Old Norse name deeply rooted in Norse mythology. The name likely comprises the elements ið- meaning "again, repeated" and unna "to love", thus "ever-loving" or "renewed love". In Norse mythology, Iðunn is the...

Ilithyia is an alternative transliteration of Eileithyia, the Greek goddess of childbirth and midwifery. The name comes from the Ancient Greek Εἰλείθυια, which is derived from εἰλήθυια meaning "the readycomer". Etymology...

Ilmatar is a goddess of the air in Finnish mythology, known primarily from the national epic Kalevala. Her name is derived from the Finnish word ilma ('air') combined with the feminine suffix -tar (corresponding to Engli...

Inanna is the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war, whose name is possibly derived from the Sumerian nin-an-a(k), meaning "lady of the heavens" – from nin ("lady") and the genitive form of an ("heaven, sk...

Inari is a Japanese name meaning "carrying rice", from the elements 稲 (ina) meaning "rice" and 荷 (ri) meaning "carry". Inari is also the name of a prominent kami (divinity) in Shinto and Japanese mythology, associated...

Indira is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beauty" or "splendid". In Hindu tradition, it is a recognized epithet of the goddess Lakshmi, the wife of Vishnu. The name thus carries divine connotations, li...

Indrani (Sanskrit: इन्द्राणी, IAST: Indrāṇī), also known as Shachi and Paulomi, is a prominent Hindu goddess, primarily revered as the wife of the king of the devas, Indra. Her name literally means "wife of Indra" in San...

Invidia is the Latin word for "envy" and the name of the Roman goddess of vengeance, corresponding to the Greek goddess Nemesis. Derived from the Latin verb invidere, meaning "to look against" or "to look in a hostile ma...

Iqbi-Damiq is a Mesopotamian theophoric name from the Akkadian language, meaning "she said: it is good." It combines the verbs qabû ("to say") and damqu ("good, fine"), resulting in a phrase that reflects divine affirmat...

Iraida is a female given name used in Russian and Spanish. It is a form of the ancient name Herais, which itself is derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera. The meaning of Hera is uncertain, possibly from Greek h...

Irene is a feminine given name with deep roots in Greek language, religion, and history. It derives from the Ancient Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), a word meaning "peace". In Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess of peace and...

Íris is a Portuguese and Icelandic female given name, derived as a form of Iris. The name ultimately originates from the Greek word ἶρις (îris) meaning "rainbow." In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow a...

Iris is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word "rainbow". In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger to the gods, often depicted as a link between heaven and earth. The name began...

Ishtar is the Akkadian, Assyrian, and Babylonian goddess of love, war, and fertility, whose name derives from the Semitic root ʿṯtr, possibly related to the Evening Star. In the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon, Ishtar was...

Isis is the Greek form of the Egyptian name ꜣst (reconstructed as Iset, Aset, or Ueset), which may derive from the root st meaning "throne." In mythology, Isis was a prominent goddess of the sky and nature in ancient Egy...

Itzel is a feminine name of Mayan origin, closely associated with ancient Maya culture. Its meaning is uncertain, but it is thought to derive from the Classic Maya word itz, which can mean "resin, nectar, dew, liquid, or...

Iuturna is the Latin form (found in historical and mythological texts) of Juturna, primarily appearing as an alternate spelling. Juturna was the Roman goddess of fountains, wells, and springs — a Naiad nymph associated w...

Ixchel is the ancient Maya goddess of midwifery, medicine, and childbirth, and her name is also used as a given name, particularly in contemporary times. Etymologically, it likely derives from Classic Maya ix "lady" and...

Izanami (イザナミ) is a principal creator goddess in Japanese mythology, formally honored as Izanami-no-Mikoto. Her name likely means "female who invites" in Japanese, derived from the element izana, meaning "invite, lur...

Etymology and MeaningJaya is a unisex given name derived from Sanskrit जय (jaya) meaning "victory." In Sanskrit, the form jaya with a short final vowel is masculine, while jaya with a long final vowel (जया) is feminine....

Jayanti is a feminine given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "victorious". It is closely associated with Hindu mythology, where Jayanti appears as the daughter of the god Indra and a wife of the sage Shukra. The name...

Jayashri is a feminine Indian given name of Sanskrit origin, primarily used in the Marathi-speaking regions of India. It combines the elements jaya (जय), meaning "victory," and the honorific śrī (श्री), often translated...

June is a feminine given name in English, directly taken from the name of the sixth month of the year. The month name itself ultimately derives from the Roman goddess Juno, the queen of the gods, protector of women and m...

Juno is the Latin name of the powerful Roman goddess whose exact etymology remains debated. The most prominent hypothesis connects it to an Indo-European root meaning "young," akin to Latin iuvenis (cf. English "young" o...

Jūratė is a Lithuanian female given name, derived directly from the Lithuanian word jūra, meaning "sea." The name is deeply rooted in Lithuanian mythology and folklore, being the name of a sea goddess who features promin...

Juturna (also spelled Iuturna) is an ancient Roman name of uncertain etymology, derived from the Latin goddess Juturna, the deity of fountains, wells, and springs. She was associated with fresh water and healing, and her...

Juventas (also known as Iuventus or Juventus, and occasionally spelled Iuventas) was the ancient Roman goddess of youth and rejuvenation. Her name derives directly from the Latin word iuventas, meaning "youth." She was t...

Kali 1 is a feminine given name with roots in Sanskrit, meaning "the black one" from kāla ("black"). It is most notably borne by the Hindu goddess Kali, the fierce destructive form of the wife of Shiva. According to the...