Ismena
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ismena
The name Ismena means "knowledgeable" or "learned," derived from the Ancient Greek *Ismēnē* (Ἰσμήνη), likely related to the verb *isēmi* (to know).
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Etymology
The name Ismena means "knowledgeable" or "learned," derived from the Ancient Greek *Ismēnē* (Ἰσμήνη), likely related to the verb *isēmi* (to know). It is used primarily in Greek mythology and classical literature, notably as the name of Antigone's sister in Sophocles' tragedies, and appears in modern Western cultures with Hellenic influence, but has no specific religious association.
Ismena currently ranks #725 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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