Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Ligeia

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LIGEIA

GENDER: Feminine

USAGE: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek

OTHER SCRIPTS: Λιγεια (Ancient Greek)

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Derived from Greek λιγυς (ligys) meaning "clear-voiced, shrill, whistling". This was the name of one of the Sirens in Greek legend. It was also used by Edgar Allan Poe in his story 'Ligeia' (1838).

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OTHER LANGUAGES: Lígia (Portuguese), Lygia (Portuguese (Brazilian))

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