Dejanira
Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Dejanira
The name Dejanira means "man-destroyer" or "destroyer of her husband," derived from the Greek elements *deios* (hostile) and *aner* (man).
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Etymology
The name Dejanira means "man-destroyer" or "destroyer of her husband," derived from the Greek elements *deios* (hostile) and *aner* (man). It originates from Greek mythology as the name of Heracles' wife, who unwittingly caused his death, and is used in Western cultures, particularly those influenced by classical literature, with no specific religious association.
Dejanira currently ranks #8,756 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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