Gender Feminine
Scripts Ἡραΐς(Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

Ancient Greek personal name that was probably derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera. It was borne by a saint and martyr from Alexandria who was killed during the early 4th-century persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesRaissa(Portuguese) Iraida(Russian) Iraida(Spanish)

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Entry updated June 9, 2023