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Deyanira

♀ Girl

Pronounced day-uh-NEE-rah /deɪ.əˈniː.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Deyanira is a Spanish form of Deianira (Greek Deianeira), the wife of the hero Heracles in Greek myth. The Greek name is often glossed 'man-destroyer' or 'destroyer of men,' from her role in the hero's tragic end.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name from Greek myth: Deyanira is the Spanish form of Deianira, wife of Heracles (said 'day-uh-NEE-rah').
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Origin MediumGreek, Spanish
MeaningDeyanira is a Spanish form of Deianira (Greek Deianeira), the wife of the hero Heracles in Greek myth. The Greek name is often glossed 'man-destroyer' or 'destroyer of men,' from her role in the hero's tragic end.
U.S. rank (2025)#13647 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,956

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319622025

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

As a girl's name, Deyanira is a Spanish form of Deianira, wife of the hero Heracles in Greek myth. The ancient name is often glossed 'destroyer of men,' tied to her tragic role in the legend. A storied, melodic pick (said 'day-uh-NEE-rah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., with steadier use in Spanish-speaking regions. Rare, mythic, and melodic.

Did you know? Deyanira is the Spanish form of Deianira — in Greek myth the wife of Heracles, whose story ends the hero's life. The Greek name is often read 'man-destroyer' (said 'day-uh-NEE-rah').
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References — Deyanira — Spanish form of Deianira (Greek myth, wife of Heracles)

Variations

DeianiraDeyaneiraDellanira

Nicknames

DeyaNira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deyanira mean?

Deyanira is a Spanish form of Deianira, wife of Heracles in Greek myth; the Greek name is often glossed 'destroyer of men.'

How do you pronounce Deyanira?

It's said day-uh-NEE-rah /deɪ.əˈniː.rɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Deyanira a boy or girl name?

Deyanira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Deyanira?

Deyanira is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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