This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Greek Mythology; and the pattern is *s* or v*.
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Acacallis Ἀκακαλλίς f Greek Mythology (Latinized)This was a word for the narcissus flower used in Crete. It is said to mean "unwalled" in Greek, possibly from the Greek negative prefix α
(a) with an element related to ἀκή
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Aceso Ἀκεσώ f Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek Ἀκεσώ
(Akeso), derived from ἄκεσις
(akesis) meaning "healing, curing". She was the Greek goddess of healing (wounds) and curing (illness); unlike her sister Panakeia (
Panacea), Aceso personified the process of a curing rather than the cure itself.
Achelois Ἀχελωΐς f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Acheloios. In Greek myth this was the name of a minor moon goddess as well as a general name for water nymphs and an epithet of the Sirens (as the daughters of Achelous).
Acidusa Ἀκίδουσα f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἀκίς
(akis) meaning "pointed object; barb, arrow". This was the name of the wife of
Scamander, whom he named the well of Boeotia after.
Adrestia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Variant form of
Adrastia, which is one of the various latinized forms of
Adrasteia. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a war figure and goddess of revenge and balance, who often battled in war... [
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Aedos Αιδως f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek Αιδως
(Aidos) which meant "modesty, decency". In Greek mythology, Aedos was a goddess or daimona of modesty, reverence and respect and a companion of the goddess
Nemesis.
Aegleis Αἰγληίς f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αἰγληίς
(Aigleis), a derivative of αἴγλη
(aigle) meaning "radiance, splendour" (compare
Aegle). In Greek mythology this name belonged to one of the Hyacinthides, the four daughters of Hyacinthus the Lacedaemonian, who was said to have moved to Athens and, in compliance with an oracle, to have caused his daughters to be sacrificed by the Athenians on the tomb of the Cyclops Geraestus for the purpose of delivering the city from famine and the plague, under which it was suffering during the war with Minos.
Aellopous Ἀελλόπους f Greek MythologyMeans "swift as a whirlwind", literally "whirlwood-footed", from Greek ἄελλα
(aella) meaning "a stormy wind, whirlwind" and πούς
(pous) "foot". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess
Iris, the swift messenger of the gods... [
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Aethusa f Greek MythologyAethusa was a daughter of Poseidon and the Pleiad Alcyone. She was also loved by Apollo.
Aglaophonos Ἀγλαοφώνος m & f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόφωνος
(aglaophonos) meaning "with a splendid voice", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [
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Aglauros Ἄγλαυρος f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἄγλαυρος
(aglauros), a variant of ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "bright, shining, splendid". In Greek mythology Aglauros was the eldest daughter of the Athenian king
Cecrops... [
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Aidos f Greek MythologyFrom Greek Αἰδώς
aidṓs "shame, respect, reverence." This is the Greek goddess of shame, modesty, and humility.
Aigeiros Αιγειρος f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
αἴγειρος (
aígeiros) meaning "black poplar". This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of
Oxylos and
Hamadryas, associated with the black poplar tree.
Alphesiboea Ἀλφεσίβοια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀλφεσίβοια
(Alphesiboia) meaning "much-courted" (literally "earning cattle, bringing in oxen", from ἀλφάνω
(alphano) meaning "to bring in, yield, earn" and βοῦς
(bous) meaning "bullock, bull, ox")... [
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Amarysia Αμαρυσια f Greek MythologyAn epithet or title of the Greek goddess
Artemis meaning "of Amarynthus", Amarynthus being a town in Euboea (according to Stephanus of Byzantium, Euboea itself)... [
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Ampelos Αμπελος m & f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
ἄμπελος (
ámpelos) meaning "vine, grapevine". In Greek mythology it belonged to a satyr who was transformed into the first grapevine, loved by the god
Dionysos, as well as to one of the eight hamadryad daughters of
Oxylos, associated with vines such as wild grapes and bryony.
Amphianassa Αμφιάνασσα f Greek Mythology (?)Apparently derived from Greek αμφι
(amphi) meaning "around, on both sides" (compare
Amphitrite) and ανασσα
(anassa) meaning "queen, lady" (used as a term of address for goddesses)... [
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Anesidora Ανησιδωρα f Greek MythologyMeans "giver of gifts" (or "she who sends forth gifts", "sender-up of gifts") or "spender of gifts" in Greek. This was an epithet (and epiklesis) of the Greek goddesses
Demeter, who had a temple under this name at Phlius in Attica, and
Gaia; it was also applied to
Pandora.
Aracynthias Ἀρακυνθιάς f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αρακυνθιας
(Arakynthias), an epithet of the goddess Aphrodite meaning "of Arakynthos", Arakynthos or Aracynthus being a mountain upon which there was a temple dedicated to her... [
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Astris Αστρις f Greek MythologyDerived from
αστερ (aster) meaning "star, starry". It is the name of a star-nymph daughter of the sun-god
Helios.
Astynome Αστυνόμη f Greek MythologyFeminine form of
Astynomos. Alternatively, the second element could be derived from the related Greek words νομός
(nomós) meaning "district", from νέμω
(nemo) meaning "I divide, I distribute", or from νομή
(nome) meaning "a pasture, a grazing" or "spreading, multiplication." This is the name of several women in Greek mythology, including the mother of
Calydon by
Ares, a woman commonly called
Chryseis in the Iliad of Homer, and one of the children of
Niobe (a Niobid).
Astyoche Ἀστυόχη f Greek MythologyFeminine form of
Astyochos. This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including two nymphs and several princesses.
Astypalaea Ἀστυπάλαια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀστυπάλαια
(Astypalaia) which meant "ancient city", derived from Greek ἄστυ
(astu, asty) meaning "town, city" and παλαιός
(palaios) meaning "old (in years), aged, ancient" (compare the related word πάλαι
(palai) meaning "long ago, in days of yore")... [
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Auxesia Αὐξησία f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek αὔξησις
(auxesis) meaning "growth, increase". This was the name of the goddess of spring growth, one of the Horai. The name also functioned as a title of the goddess
Persephone, whose ascent from the underworld marked the transition from winter into spring.
Balanos Βαλανος f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
βάλανος (
balanos) meaning "acorn" or "oak tree". This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of
Oxylos and
Hamadryas, associated with oak trees.
Baucis Βαυκίς f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)Derived from Greek βαυκος
(baukos) meaning "prudish". In Greek mythology, Baucis and Philemon were an elderly couple who showed great hospitality to the god Zeus. Baucis was also the name of a Greek poet contemporaneous with Sappho and Erinna whose work is now lost, apostrophized in Erinna's 'Distaff'.
Benthesicyme Βενθεσικύμη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Βενθεσικύμη
(Benthesikyme), derived from βένθος
(benthos) meaning "depth (of the sea)" and κῦμα
(kyma) "wave, swell". According to the mythographer Apollodorus, she was a daughter of Poseidon and Amphitrite, and the foster mother of
Eumolpus.
Bremusa Βρεμούσα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Βρεμουσα
(Bremousa), which allegedly meant "raging woman" from Greek βρέμω
(bremo) "to roar, shout, rage". This was the name of one of the twelve Amazon warriors who followed Penthesilea into the Trojan War.
Britomartis Βριτόμαρτις f Greek MythologyPossibly means "sweet maiden", from Cretan βριτύ
(britu) "sweet" or "blessing" (Attic
glyku) and
martis "maiden" (Attic
parthenos). This was an epithet of a Cretan goddess of mountains and hunting who was sometimes identified with
Artemis.
Castalia Κασταλια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek Κασταλία
(Kastalia), which is of uncertain origin, possibly related to Greek καθαρός
(katharos) meaning "clean, spotless, pure" or κασσύω
(kassuô) "to stitch"... [
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Celusa f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology,
Celusa ( Kelousê from kêloô ‘to have an abnormal delivery’) was a naiad or an oread who personified over Mount Celusa or Celossa in Phliasia... [
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Cerceis Κερκηίς, Κερκηίδα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Means "of the weaving shuttle", derived from Greek κερκίς
(kerkis) meaning "weaving shuttle, taper rod". This was the name of one of the Oceanids in Greek mythology, described as being lovely of form.
Chalcomedusa Χαλκομέδουσα f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek χαλκός
(chalkos) "copper" and μέδω
(medo) "to protect, to rule over". In Greek mythology, this was the name of an Ithican queen, the mother of
Laertes and wife of
Arcesius.
Chaos m & f Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (Rare)From the English word meaning "gaping void," ultimately from the Greek
khaos "abyss, that which gapes wide open, is vast and empty." In Hesiod's 'Theogeny,' Chaos is the primeval emptiness of the Universe, who gave birth to Gaea (Mother Earth), Tartarus (embodiment of the underworld), Eros (god of love), Erebus (embodiment of silence), and Nyx (embodiment of night).
Charybdis Χάρυβδις f Greek MythologyThe name of a sea monster believed to live under a small rock on one side of a narrow channel. Opposite her was
Scylla, another sea monster, that lived inside a much larger rock... [
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Chrysopeleia Χρυσοπέλεια f Greek MythologyMeans "golden dove", from Greek χρυσός
(chrysos) meaning "gold" and πελεία
(peleia) meaning "dove", which is a common name element associated with female seers... [
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Chrysosandalaimopotichthonia Χρυσοσανδαλαιμοποτιχθονία f Greek MythologyEpithet of
Hecate meaning "(goddess) of the lower world wearing golden sandals and drinking blood", from Greek χρυσός
(chrysos) "gold", σάνδαλον
(sandalon) "sandal", αἷμα
(haima) "blood", ποτόν
(poton) "that which one drinks" and χθόνιος
(chthonios) "in the earth".
Chrysothemis Χρυσόθεμις f & m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun χρυσός
(chrysos) meaning "gold" combined with the Greek noun θέμις
(themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see
Themis).... [
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Ctesylla Κτήσυλλα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Κτήσυλλα
(Ktesylla), derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", which is ultimately derived from Greek κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess"... [
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Danais Δαναις f Greek MythologyThe name of a naiad of a well or fountain in the region of Pisa in Elis, Greece. Her name is ultimately derived from
δαναίος (danaios) meaning "long lived".
Daulis Δαυλίς f Greek MythologyEtymology uncertain, possibly derived from Greek δαῦλος
(daulos) meaning "bushy, leafy, dense", "forest, thicket", and figuratively "intricate, inscrutable", or from the related δαλός
(dalos) meaning "firebrand, torch"... [
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Despoine Δεσποινη f Greek MythologyMeans “lady, queen, mistress (of a household)” in Greek, derived from Proto-Indo-European *
dems-pota- (“house-powerful”). This was an epithet or title of the Greek goddesses
Persephone,
Artemis and
Hekate, and the common name of a Greek fertility goddess who was worshipped alongside her mother
Demeter in an Arcadian mystery-cult; her true name was revealed only to the initiates... [
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Drosera f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek δρόσος (
drosos) meaning "dew, dewdrops". This was the name of a naiad in Greek myth.
Dysis Δυσις f Greek MythologyMeans "sunset" in Greek. She was the eleventh of the twelve Horae, goddesses of the hours, who presided over the hour of sunset.
Dysnomia f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek
dys "bad, wrong, difficult" and Greek
nomos "custom, tradition, moral law". In Greek mythology, Dysnomia is the personification of lawlessness.
Eleos Ἔλεος f Greek MythologyFrom Greek ἔλεος
(eleos) meaning "mercy, pity, compassion". In Greek mythology, Eleos was the personification of pity, mercy, clemency and compassion. Her opposite was
Anaideia, the goddess of ruthlessness.
Empusa Ἔμπουσα f Greek MythologyProbably pre-Greek in origin, though folk etymology derives it from ἕν
(hén) "one" and πούς
(pous) "foot". This was the name of a shape-shifting spectre and companion of
Hecate in Greek mythology, said to have a single leg made of either copper or a donkey’s leg.
Ephesia Ἐφεσία f Greek Mythology, Late Roman, Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Ephesius. Also see the Italian form
Efisia. In Greek mythology this was an epithet of the goddess Artemis meaning "of Ephesus", Ephesus being a city in Asia Minor famous for a temple dedicated to her, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Erototokos Ερωτοτόκος f Greek MythologyMeans "bearer of love" or "producing love", derived from Greek ἔρως
(erôs) "love, desire" (genitive ἔρωτος
(erôtos); see
Eros) and τόκος
(tokos) meaning "childbirth, parturition"... [
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Ersa Ερσα f Greek MythologyDoric Greek form of
Herse, the Greek goddess of dew whose name ultimately derives from Ἑρση (
herse) meaning "dew".
Eurus Εὖρος m & f Greek MythologyEurus was the god of the east wind, one of the four directional Anemoi (Wind-Gods). He was associated with the season of autumn and dwelt near the palace of the sun-god Helios in the far east.
Euryphaessa Εὐρυφάεσσα f Greek MythologyMeans "far-shining", derived from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide" and φάος
(phaos) "light". This was an epithet of the Titan goddess
Theia, occurring in one of the
Homeric Hymns (namely Hymn 31, "To Helios", where Helios' mother Theia is called "mild-eyed Euryphaessa, the far-shining one").
Eurythemis Εὐρύθεμις f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun θέμις
(themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see
Themis).... [
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Garamantis Γαραμαντίς f Greek MythologyIs a nymph in Greek mythology. She was abducted by Zeus, raped and imprisoned. She bore the later king and rival of Aeneas, Jarbas.
Halosydne Ἁλοσύδνη f Greek MythologyMeans "sea-fed" or "sea-born" from Greek ἅλς
(halos) "sea" and ὑδνέω
(hydneo) "to nourish". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess
Amphitrite.
Hamadryas Ἁμαδρυάς f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἅμα
(háma) meaning "together" and δρῦς
(drys) meaning "tree; oak". This was the name of the mother of the hamadryads in Greek mythology, a kind of nymph bonded to a specific tree.
Hesione Ἡσιόνη f Greek MythologySaid to mean "knowing" from Greek ἡσο
(heso). In Greek mythology this was an epithet of Pronoia, the Titan goddess of foresight and wife of the Titan Prometheus; it was also borne by a legendary Trojan princess, a daughter of King Laomedon and sister to Priam... [
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Hesychia Ἡσυχία f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἡσυχία
(hesychia) meaning "rest, quiet". In Greek mythology, this is the name of a daemon or spirit of quiet, rest, silence and stillness.
Histiaea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Histiaia. In Greek mythology, the nymph Histiaea was one of the daughters of Hyrieus. The ancient town of Histiaea (later called Oreum) in northern Euboea was named in her honour.
Histiaia Ἱστιαία f Greek MythologyThe meaning of this Greek name is a bit uncertain; it may have been derived from Greek
histia "feast" or from Greek
histiē "hearth" (see
Hestia)... [
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Hybris Ὕβρις f Greek MythologyFrom Greek ὕβρις
(hybris) meaning "insolence, arrogance, wanton violence, outrage, insult" (originally "presumption toward the gods"). In Greek mythology Hybris was a spirit or goddess of violence, insolence and outrageous behaviour... [
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Hypermnestra Ὑπερμνήστρα f Greek MythologyMeans "much-wooed", from Greek ὑπέρ
(hyper) meaning "over" and μνηστήρ
(mnester) meaning "courter, wooer". In Greek mythology Hypermnestra was one of Danaus' fifty daughters, the Danaids... [
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Ianassa Ἰάνασσα f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek ἰά
(ia) meaning "shout, clamour; sound, roar" and νάσσα
(nassa), the aorist form of ναίω
(naio) meaning "to dwell in" or "to make habitable"... [
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Iaso Ἰασώ, Ἰησώ f Greek MythologyA minor goddess of healing, remedies, and recuperating from ailments, one of the daughters and attendants of
Asklepios. Her name comes from the word ίασης
(iasis), meaning "cure, remedy, healing".
Iphianassa Ίφιάνασσα f Greek MythologyMeans "powerful queen" or "rule strongly", derived from Greek ἶφι
(iphi) meaning "by force, mightily" (compare ἴφιος
(iphios) "strong, stout") and ἄνασσα
(anassa) meaning "queen" (feminine form of ἄναξ
(anax) "lord, master")... [
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Iphis Ἶφις f & m Greek MythologyPossibly from Greek ιφιος (
iphios) meaning "strong, stout". This was the name of seven characters in Greek myth, both male and female, including the slave woman given to
Patroclus by his cousin Achilles in Homer's 'Iliad'.
Issa Ἴσσα f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThe name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a princess of the Greek island Issa (now called
Lesbos), a nymph from the same island, and a pseudonym of
Achilles when he was disguised as a woman on Skyros... [
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Isse f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Isse is the daughter of the Lesbian king
Macareus (born of an incestuous relationship with his sister
Canace), hence she is also called 'Isse Macareïs', i.e. "Isse the daughter of Macareus"... [
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Issoria Ισσωρια f Greek MythologyAn epithet of the Greek goddess
Artemis which derives from
Issorion, the name of a mountain near Sparta on which there was a sanctuary dedicated to her... [
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Kainis Καινίς f Greek MythologyProbably derived from the Greek noun καινίς
(kainis) meaning "knife", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb καίνω
(kaino) meaning "to kill, to slay".... [
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Kalleis Καλλεις f Greek MythologyKalleis comes from the Greek word "kallos", meaning "beauty". It was the name of one the three Kharites, or Graces.
Keres Κῆρες f Greek MythologyPlural form of Greek κήρ
(ker) meaning "doom" and "death (especially when violent)". In Greek mythology the Keres are goddesses or demons of death, and daughters of
Nyx, the goddess of night... [
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Keroessa Κερόεσσα f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek κερόεις
(keroeis) meaning "horned" (feminine κερόεσσα
(keroessa)). In Greek mythology Keroessa was the daughter of Io by Zeus and mother of
Byzas, founder of Byzantium... [
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Kotys Κότυς m & f Thracian (Hellenized), Greek MythologyGreek form of Thracian
*Kotus, probably meaning "war, slaughter" (cognate to Ancient Greek κότος "anger, grudge, spite"). This was the name of a Thracian goddess, as well as several Thracian kings.
Leucosia Λευκωσια f Greek Mythology (Latinized)From Greek Λευκωσια
(Leukosia), possibly derived from λευκος
(leukos) meaning "bright, clear, white" and οὐσία
(ousia) "being" or "substance, essence". According to some writers, there were three Sirens: Leucosia,
Parthenope and
Ligeia.
Lotis Λωτίς f Greek, Greek MythologyFrom the Greek word λωτός (lotos) meaning “lotus tree”. Lotis was a river nymph that transformed into a lotus tree to avoid
Priapus.
Lycaste Λυκάστη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λυκαστη
(Lykaste), which might be related to Λύκαστος
(Lykastos), the name of a town in the southern part of Crete. This was borne by several characters in Greek mythology, including a woman of Lemnos who slew her twin brother Cydimus.
Lysianassa Λυσιάνασσα f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek elements λυσις
(lysis) "releasing, freeing, deliverance" and ανασσα
(anassa) "queen". This was borne by several minor characters in Greek mythology, including a daughter of King Priam of Troy, and one of the Nereids.
Lysithoe Λυσιθόη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" and θοός
(thoos) meaning "swift, nimble". This is another name for
Lysithea, however, it may have belonged to a different figure.
Macris Μακρις f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Μακρις
(Makris), which is possibly derived from Greek μακρός
(makros) "large, long; far, distant" or μάκαρ
(makar) "blessed, happy" (compare
Makarios).
Marpesia Μαρπησία f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μάρπτω
(márptô) "to take hold of, to seize, to catch". This was the name of an Amazonian queen in Greek mythology. A chapter is dedicated to Marpesia and her sister Lampedo in Boccaccio's 'On Famous Women' (1374).
Marpessa Μάρπησσα f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μάρπτω
(márptô) "to take hold of, to seize, to catch" (cf.
Marpesia), with the alleged meaning "the robbed one". In Homer's 'Iliad' this name belonged to the wife of the hero
Idas... [
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Medesicaste Μηδεσικάστη f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Means "adorned with prudence", or possibly "the one that surpasses them all in wisdom", derived from Greek μήδεσι
(medesi), dative plural of μήδεα
(medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning", and κέκασμαι
(kekasmai) meaning "to surpass, to excel"... [
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Mesembria Μεσημβρια f Greek MythologyMesembria is the name of the of the Greek Horae, goddesses of the hours. Her name means "midday", or "noon".
Mestra Μήστρα f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Mestra was a daughter of Erysichthon of Thessaly. According to Ovid's "Metamorphoses," she was granted the ability to change her shape at will by her lover, Poseidon. Mestra used her shape-shifting ability and trickery to provide her father with nourishment after he had been cursed with an insatiable appetite by Demeter... [
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Mnestra Μνήστρα f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μνηστήρ
(mnester) meaning "courter, wooer". In Greek legend she was a princess of Thessalia who was loved by the god Poseidon... [
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Mousika Μουσικά f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μουσικά
(mousika) meaning "music", which is closely related to the Greek noun μουσική
(mousike) meaning "any of the Muses' arts" (especially music and lyrical poetry set to music)... [
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Myrtoessa Μυρτώεσσα f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek μύρτος
(myrtos) meaning "myrtle". In Greek mythology this was the name of a nymph, according to Pausanias.
Naïs f Greek Mythology (Gallicized), TheatreFrench form of
Nais. Naïs is the main character of Jean-Philippe Rameau's 1749
Naïs: Opéra pour La Paix, a play about the god Neptune falling in love with the titular nymph.
Nais Ναις f Greek MythologyNais was a naiad-nymph of the springs of the town of Pyrrhichus on the Malean peninsular of Lakedaimonia (southern Greece). She was the wife of the old rustic-god
Silenus.
Nemertes Νημερτής f Greek MythologyThe name of a nereid in Greek mythology, meaning "truthful" or "unerring counsel"
Nesaie Νησαίη f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek νησαῖος
(nêsaios) meaning "insular, of an island", itself a derivative of νῆσος
(nêsos) "island". In Greek mythology this was the name of one of the fifty Nereids.
Neso Νησώ f Greek Mythology, AstronomyDerived from Greek νῆσος
(nêsos) meaning "island". In Greek mythology this name was borne by one of the Nereids. A moon of Neptune bears this name in her honour.
Nonacris Νώνακρις f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Nonacris was the wife of King Lycaon of Arcadia and mother of Callisto.
Nysa Νύσα f Greek MythologyPossibly from an archaic Greek word meaning "tree". In Greek mythology Nysa was a daughter of Aristaeus, who was believed to have brought up the infant god
Dionysus, and from whom one of the many towns of the name of Nysa was believed to have derived its name.
Oezys f Greek MythologyOezys, or
Oizys is the personification of pain or distress. In Hesiod's Theogony,
Oezys is one of the offspring of Nyx (Night), produced without the assistance of a father.
Oizys f Greek MythologyMeans "misery, woe, or distress." Oizys was the spirit of misery and woe, distress and suffering. She was one of the malevolent children of
Nyx.
Orthosia Ὀρθωσία f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ὄρθωσις
(orthosis) meaning "prosperity". Orthosia or Orthosie was one of the Horae (Greek goddesses associated with times and seasons).
Palaestra Παλαίστρα f Greek Mythology (Latinized)From Greek παλαιστής
(palaistes) meaning "wrestler" or the verb παλαιστέω
(palaisteo) "to thrust away with the hand" (from παλαιστή
(palaiste) "palm of the hand", a later form of παλαστή
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Pandemos Πάνδημος f & m Greek MythologyFrom Greek πάνδημος
(pandemos) meaning "of all people, belonging to all people; public, common", composed of πᾶν
(pan) "all" and δῆμος
(demos) "the people"... [
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Pandrosos Πάνδροσος f Greek MythologyMeans "all bedewed" from a combination of Greek παν
(pan) "all" and δροσος
(drosos) "dew". In Greek mythology Pandrosos was one of the three daughters of
Kekrops, the first king of Athens, along with her sisters
Aglauros and
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Pantariste Πανταρίστη f Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek πάντες
(pantes) meaning "all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all". The second element is derived from Greek αριστος
(aristos) meaning "best"... [
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Panthalis Πανθαλίς f Greek MythologyPanthalis is a figure in Greek mythology. She was a servant of Helena. Derived from παν (pan) "all" and θαλλω (thallo) meaning "to blossom".
Pasiphaë f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πασιφαής
(pasiphaēs) meaning "shining on all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek φάος
(phaos) meaning "light" (related to Greek φῶς
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Pasithea Πασιθεα, Πασιθεη f Greek MythologyMeans "goddess of all", derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek θεα
(thea) meaning "goddess". In Greek mythology she was one of the Charites, married to
Hypnos, the god of sleep and dreams; she may have been regarded as a goddess of rest and relaxation or of hallucinations and hallucinogenic drugs.
Peisidike Πεισιδίκη f Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα
(peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις
(peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [
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Peisinoe Πεισινόη f Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα
(peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις
(peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [
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Peisis Πεισίς m & f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun πεῖσις
(peisis) meaning "persuasion" as well as "affection, susceptibility". It is ultimately derived from Greek πείσομαι
(peisomai), which is the first-person singular future middle indicative of the Greek verbs πάσχω
(pascho) meaning "to undergo, to experience, to feel (an emotion)" and πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [
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Penthesilea f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Penthesilea was an Amazonian queen, daughter of Ares and Otrera, and sister of Hippolyta, Antiope and Melanippe. She led her troops to the Trojan War in support of King Priamos.... [
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Perse Πέρση f Greek MythologyLit. "destroyer" is one of the 3,000 Oceanids, water-nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys. Perse married Helios, the god of the sun, and bore him several children, most notably the sorceress-goddess Circe.
Phaethousa Φαέθουσα f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "beaming, radiant" in Greek, being a participle of the verb φαέθω
(phaethô) "to shine". In Greek mythology this was the name of a daughter of the sun god Helios by the nymph Neaira... [
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Philotes Φιλοτης f Greek MythologyMeans "friendship" or "affection" in Greek. Philotes was the Greek goddess of friendship and affection. Her Roman equivalent is Amicitia.
Phosthonia Φωσθονια f Greek MythologyMeans "light" (phôster) in Greek. This was the name of one of the Alcyonides, Alkyoneus, the King of the Giants. When Herakles slew their father, they cast themselves into the sea and were transformed by Amphitrite into kingfishers.
Phrontis Φρόντις m & f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun φροντίς
(phrontis) meaning "thought, care, attention", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Pitys Πίτυς f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek πίτυς
(pitys) meaning "pine". In Greek mythology, this was the name of an Oread nymph who was changed into a pine tree by the gods.
Pleiades m & f Greek Mythology, AstronomyName of a star cluster, likely meaning "to sail", from the ancient Greek 'plein'. Also used in Greek mythology, the Pleiades were the seven daughters of
Pleione and
Atlas, thus meaning "daughters of Pleione".
Procris Πρόκρις f Greek MythologyLatinized form of the Greek name Πρόκρις
(Prokris), which is possibly derived from Ancient Greek προκρίνω
(prokrino) meaning "to choose before others, prefer, select". Procris was a daughter of Erechtheus, king of Athens, and wife of prince Cephalus, who accidently killed her during the hunt.
Proioxis Προΐωξις f Greek MythologyEtymology unknown. The Greek mythological personification of onrush or persuit in battle.
Prosymna Προσυμνα f Greek MythologyMeans "celebrate in song". This is the name of one of the Asterionides, Naiads who nursed the goddess Hera in her infancy.
Psekas Ψεκας f Greek MythologyThe name of one of the band of sixty young Okeanid Nymphs which formed the core retinue of the goddess Artemis. Her name is derived from the word
ψεκας (psekas) meaning "rain shower".
Rhamnousia Ραμνουσία f Greek MythologyAn epithet of the Greek Goddess of retribution, Nemesis, meaning "the Goddess of Rhamnous". Rhamnous was an ancient Greek city and the site of Nemesis' most prominent sanctuary.
Rhanis Ρανις f Greek MythologyThe name of one of the band of sixty young Okeanid Nymphs which formed the core retinue of the goddess Artemis. Her name is derived from the word
Ψεκας (rhanis) meaning "raindrop".
Rhodos f Greek MythologyRhodos was a sea nymph and the goddess and personification of the island of Rhodes. She was a daughter of Poseidon, with various goddesses listed as her mother. Rhodos was also the wife of the sun god Helios, and the island of Rhodes was named in her honour.
Saesara Σαισάρα f Greek MythologyUncertain etymology, possibly derived from Ancient Greek σαίρω
(sairo) meaning either "to sweep" or "to grin". This was the name of a daughter of King
Celeus of
Eleusis in Greek mythology... [
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Satyrion f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek
satyros meaning "satyr" (see also
Satyros). In Greek mythology, this was the name of a nymph who had a son with Poseidon.
Scylla Σκύλλα f Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Scylla was a monster that lived on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite its counterpart Charybdis. The two sides of the strait were within an arrow's range of each other—so close that sailors attempting to avoid Charybdis would pass too close to Scylla and vice versa.... [
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Sebethis Σεβηθίς f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Ancient Greek, meaning "fast-flowing" or "to go with impetus". This was the name of a nymph in Greek mythology, a daughter of the eponymous god of the Sebeto river, mother of
Oebalus, and wife of
Telon.