Female Name
Deianeira
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Amazon warriors
Greek mythology
warriors
Writing Systems
Δηϊάνειρα, ΔῃάνειραAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
Meaning & Etymology
The name Deianira originates from the Greek words δηιόω (deioo) meaning 'to slay' and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning 'man'. It translates to 'man-destroyer' or 'destroyer of her husband'. In Greek mythology, Deianira was the wife of Heracles and is known for unwittingly causing his death by giving him the poisoned Shirt of Nessus.
Etymology
Original Form:
Δηϊάνειρα (Dēiáneira)
Evolution:
The name has evolved through various spellings including Deïanira, Deianeira, and Dejanira.
Source:
Ancient Greek