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Hemera

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Pronounced HEM-er-ah /ˈhɛm.ɛr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek hemera, 'the day; daytime'; a primordial goddess, the personification of day, daughter of Night; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The day: Hemera is the Greek goddess of daytime. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'HEM-er-ah'). We note the goddess.

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MeaningFrom the Greek hemera, 'the day; daytime'; a primordial goddess, the personification of day, daughter of Night; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Hemera comes from the Greek hemera, 'the day; daytime'; a primordial goddess, the personification of day, daughter of Night (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'HEM-er-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-day at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Hemera is 'the day' in Greek — a primordial goddess, the personification of daytime and daughter of Night — a lyrical, luminous name (we note the goddess; said 'HEM-er-ah').

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References — Hemera — Greek mythology; goddess of day

Variations

Hemara

Nicknames

Hemi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hemera mean?

Hemera is Greek for 'the day; daytime'; the primordial goddess of day. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Hemera?

It's said HEM-er-ah /ˈhɛm.ɛr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hemera a boy or girl name?

Hemera is a girl's name.

How popular is Hemera?

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