Hera Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Hera

2 syllables

♀ Female ◎ Greek ◈ 2 syllables

"Protectress, queen of the gods"

From Greek

Uncertain meaning, possibly from Greek ???? (heros) meaning "hero, warrior"; ??? (hora) meaning "period of time"; or ????? (haireo) meaning "to be chosen". In Greek mythology Hera was the queen of the gods, the sister and wife of Zeus. She presided over marriage and childbirth.

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Hera at a glance

MeaningProtectress, queen of the gods

OriginGreek

GenderFemale

Syllables2

NumerologyLife Path 5

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Origin & history of Hera

Greek roots

Root name

The root form of Hera is Hera — meaning Protectress, queen of the gods.

Modern usage

Hera remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.

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Popularity of Hera

2Syllables

5Life path

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Numerology of Hera

Life path number

The Adventurer

Freedom, adventure and curiosity.

🌍Adventurous

🦋Free spirit

🎭Adaptable

💬Magnetic

Sum: 23 → Life path 5

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Personality of Hera

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Free spirit

Adventure calls and they always answer.

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Electric energy

Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.

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Adaptable

New situations are opportunities, never threats.

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Natural charmer

There's something magnetic about them.

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Name combinations with Hera

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