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Hecuba

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Pronounced HEK-yoo-buh /ˈhɛk.ju.bə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Hekabe, of uncertain meaning; the queen of Troy, wife of Priam and mother of Hector and Paris, a great figure of tragedy; routes uncertain; we note the tragedyLow

In 30 seconds: The queen of Troy: Hecuba is a Greek tragic queen. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'HEK-yoo-buh'). We note the tragedy.

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MeaningFrom the Greek Hekabe, of uncertain meaning; the queen of Troy, wife of Priam and mother of Hector and Paris, a great figure of tragedy; routes uncertain; we note the tragedy

History & Origin

Hecuba comes from the Greek Hekabe, of uncertain meaning; the queen of Troy, wife of Priam and mother of Hector and Paris (routes uncertain, which we note the tragedy). A lyrical, classic name (said 'HEK-yoo-buh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (a great figure of Greek tragedy). Rare, the-queen-of-Troy at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Hecuba (Hekabe) is a Greek name of uncertain meaning — the queen of Troy, wife of Priam and mother of Hector and Paris — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the tragedy; said 'HEK-yoo-buh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Hecuba — Greek mythology; routes uncertain

Variations

HekabeHecabe

Nicknames

Heck

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Cassandra— her daughter

Priam— her husband

Hector— her son

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hecuba mean?

Hecuba (Hekabe) is a Greek name of uncertain meaning; the queen of Troy and mother of Hector. The routes are uncertain. We note the tragedy.

How do you pronounce Hecuba?

It's said HEK-yoo-buh /ˈhɛk.ju.bə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hecuba a boy or girl name?

Hecuba is a girl's name.

How popular is Hecuba?

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