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Deyaneira

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Pronounced day-ah-NAY-rah /ˌdeɪ.əˈneɪ.ɾə/Low

Meaning: Deyaneira is a Spanish spelling of Deianeira (also Dejanira), a princess in Greek myth who became the wife of the hero Heracles. Her name joins Greek deio, 'to destroy,' with aner/andros, 'man,' usually read 'destroyer of men' - fittingly, in the story her unwitting act brings about Heracles' death.Medium

In 30 seconds: Deyaneira is a Spanish form of the Greek Deianeira, wife of Heracles, meaning 'destroyer of men.' It is rare in the United States (said day-ah-NAY-rah).
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Origin MediumGreek, Spanish
MeaningDeyaneira is a Spanish spelling of Deianeira (also Dejanira), a princess in Greek myth who became the wife of the hero Heracles. Her name joins Greek deio, 'to destroy,' with aner/andros, 'man,' usually read 'destroyer of men' - fittingly, in the story her unwitting act brings about Heracles' death.
U.S. rank (2007)#13001 ↘ Falling
2007 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200420002007

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Deyaneira is a Spanish form of the classical Deianeira, a figure from Greek mythology and the wife of Heracles. The name is traditionally read 'destroyer of men,' from deio and andros, and is used today in Spanish-speaking families drawn to its dramatic sound and mythic depth; we note the myth as story, not history.

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its small peak in the mid two-thousands, chiefly in Hispanic families. A girl named Deyaneira then is now in her early twenties.

Did you know? In Greek myth Deianeira is the wife whose name means 'destroyer of men,' and the story bears it out: tricked into using a poisoned garment, she unknowingly causes the death of her husband Heracles.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Deyaneira — Spanish form of Greek Deianeira, wife of Heracles; 'destroyer of men'; myth noted factually.

Variations

DejaniraDeianiraDeyaniraDayaneira

Nicknames

DeyaNeiraYaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deyaneira mean?

It is a Spanish form of Deianeira, a Greek mythological figure and wife of Heracles, traditionally read 'destroyer of men.'

How do you pronounce Deyaneira?

It is said day-ah-NAY-rah /ˌdeɪ.əˈneɪ.ɾə/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Deyaneira a boy or girl name?

Deyaneira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Deyaneira?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the mid two-thousands.

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