Epona

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Pronounced eh-POH-nah /ɛˈpo.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Gaulish Epona, 'great mare; divine mare' (from epos, 'horse'); the Celtic goddess of horses, ponies, fertility, and protection, honored across the Roman world; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Great mare; divine mare: Epona is the Celtic horse-goddess. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-POH-nah'). We note the goddess.

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MeaningFrom the Gaulish Epona, 'great mare; divine mare' (from epos, 'horse'); the Celtic goddess of horses, ponies, fertility, and protection, honored across the Roman world; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Epona comes from the Gaulish Epona, 'great mare; divine mare' (from epos, 'horse'); the Celtic goddess of horses and fertility (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-POH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also a character in Zelda). Rare, divine-mare at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Epona is 'great mare; divine mare' in Gaulish (from epos, 'horse') — the Celtic goddess of horses and fertility, honored even by the Roman cavalry — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'eh-POH-nah').

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References — Epona — Celtic mythology; goddess

Variations

Epana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Epona mean?

Epona is Gaulish for 'great mare; divine mare' (from epos); the Celtic goddess of horses and fertility. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Epona?

It's said eh-POH-nah /ɛˈpo.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Epona a boy or girl name?

Epona is a girl's name.

How popular is Epona?

Epona is a very rare name in the U.S.