Greek

Artemis

Pronounced AR-tuh-missShare

Meaning: Meaning uncertain

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

The Greek goddess of hunting and the moon gives Artemis its cultural identity. Her name may predate Greek, so neither bear nor safe is presented as its settled meaning.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Artemis comes from Greek.

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