Female Name
Praxidike
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
actions
deities
goddesses
Greek mythology
justice
moons
moons of Jupiter
Writing Systems
ΠραξιδίκηAncient Greek
Meaning & Etymology
The name Praxidike is derived from the Greek words πρᾶξις (praxis), meaning 'action, exercise', and δίκη (dike), meaning 'justice, custom, order'. In Greek mythology, Praxidike was the goddess of lawful punishment, embodying the concepts of justice and vengeance. The name also refers to a small moon of Jupiter, named after the mythological figure.
Etymology
Original Form:
Πραξιδίκη (Praxidikē)
Evolution:
The name evolved from Ancient Greek, combining 'praxis' (action) and 'dike' (justice) to signify 'action of justice' or 'exercise of order'.
Source:
Greek mythology and classical Greek language