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Gender Feminine
Scripts Θηραιφόνη(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsTheraifone, Theraifona

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Greek Θηραιφόνη (Theraiphone), which probably means "slayer of wild beasts" from Greek θήρ (ther) "a wild beast, beast of prey" or θήρα (thera) meaning "the hunting of wild beasts, the chase", which is ultimately derived from θηράω (therao) "to hunt, to chase", combined with φόνος (phonos) "murder, slaughter". In Greek mythology, Theraephone and Theronice were the twin daughters of Dexamenus, king at Olenus. She married Eurytus and was the mother of Thalpius.
Added 11/19/2019 by jocatchi
Edited 9/11/2023 by SeaHorse15