moons of Jupiter Names — Themed Collection

Adrastea Feminine Greek Greek

Adrastea is a Latinized form of the Greek name Adrasteia, which itself derives from Adrastos, meaning "not inclined to run away" in Greek. The name is composed of the negative prefix ἀ (a) and διδράσκω (didrasko) meaning...

Amalthea Feminine Greek Greek

EtymologyAmalthea is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek Ἀμάλθεια (Amaltheia), which in turn comes from the verb μαλθάσσω (malthasso) meaning "to soften, to soothe." This etymology reflects the nurturi...

Aoede Feminine Greek Greek

Aoede is a feminine name of Greek origin, best known as one of the three original Muses in early Boeotian mythology. She was the Muse of voice and song. The name is the Latinized form of Aoide, which means "song" in Gree...

Callirrhoe Feminine Greek Greek

Etymology and MeaningCallirrhoe is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek name Καλλιρρόη (Kallirrhoe), which comes from the adjective καλλίρρους (kallirrhous) meaning "beautiful flowing." The name evokes...

Callisto 2 Feminine Greek Greek

Callisto is a Latinized form of Kallisto, an Ancient Greek name. It is derived from the Greek word kallistos meaning "most beautiful", a superlative of kalos ("beautiful"). In Greek mythology, Kallisto was a nymph and a...

Carme 2 Feminine Greek Greek

Carme (Greek: Κάρμη) is a feminine name of Greek origin, Latinized from the Greek Karme, which is derived from keiro (κείρω) meaning 'to shear.' In Greek mythology, Carme was a Cretan goddess associated with the harvest,...

Eirene Feminine Greek Ancient Greek Greek Ancient Greek

Eirene is the original Ancient Greek form of the name Irene, derived from the Greek word εἰρήνη (eirēnē) meaning "peace." In Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess and personification of peace, one of the Ὥραι (Horae),...

Elara Feminine Greek Greek

Elara is a name of Greek origin with a dual connection to both classical mythology and modern astronomy. In Greek mythology, Elara was a mortal princess who became a lover of Zeus, the supreme god of the Greek pantheon....

Euanthe Feminine Greek Ancient Greek Greek Ancient Greek

Euanthe is a name from Greek and ancient Greek origins, derived from the Greek word εὐανθής (euanthes), meaning "blooming, flowery." This poetic name is composed of the elements εὖ (eu), meaning "good," and ἄνθος (anthos...

Europa Feminine Greek Greek

Europa is a female name derived from Greek mythology, originating from the Ancient Greek Εὐρώπη (Eurṓpē). The name is composed of the elements eurys meaning "wide" and ops meaning "face, eye," giving it the literal meani...

Ganymede Masculine Greek Greek

Ganymede is a name of Greek origin, derived from Γανυμήδης (Ganymedes). The name is believed to come from the Greek elements γάνυμαι (ganymai), meaning "to be glad," and μήδεα (medea), meaning "plans, counsel, cunning."...

Io Feminine Greek Greek

Io is a name of Greek origin, best known from Greek mythology as a princess loved by Zeus. The name's meaning is unknown. According to myth, Zeus transformed Io into a heifer to hide her from his jealous wife Hera. The s...

Kale Masculine Hawaiian Hawaiian

Kale is a Hawaiian given name, used as a form of Charles. In the Hawaiian language, the name adapts the sound and spelling of the original while retaining its underlying meaning. The name Charles ultimately derives from...

Kore Feminine Greek Greek

Kore (Κόρη) is a Greek name meaning "maiden" or "daughter." In Greek mythology, it refers to the goddess Persephone, the daughter of Demeter and Zeus, who was abducted by Hades to become queen of the Underworld. The name...

Leda Feminine Italian Greek Italian Greek

Leda is a feminine given name of Greek origin, best known from mythology, where she was a Spartan queen. Her story is central to the myth of Zeus's seduction in the form of a swan, a tale that has inspired countless work...

Lysithea Feminine Greek Greek

Lysithea is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek elements λύσις (lysis), meaning "a release, loosening," and θεά (thea), meaning "goddess." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "she who loosens...

Metis Feminine Greek Greek

Metis is a figure from Greek mythology, known as a Titan personifying wisdom, skill, and cunning. Her name derives from the Greek word mētis, meaning "wisdom, skill, cunning." In the mythological tradition, Metis was amo...

Mneme Feminine Greek Greek

Mneme is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek word mnēmē (μνήμη), meaning "memory". In Greek mythology, she was known as one of the three original Muses worshiped at Mount Helicon, alongside Ao...

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