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Ismene

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Pronounced iz-MEE-nee /ɪzˈmi.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Ismene, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'knowledge; the knowing one'); the sister of Antigone, daughter of Oedipus; routes uncertain; we note the tragedyLow

In 30 seconds: Knowledge; the knowing one: Ismene is the sister of Antigone. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'iz-MEE-nee'). We note the tragedy.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek Ismene, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'knowledge; the knowing one'); the sister of Antigone, daughter of Oedipus; routes uncertain; we note the tragedy

U.S. rank (2011)#13908

2011 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 7

History & Origin

Ismene comes from the Greek Ismene, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to 'knowledge; the knowing one'); the sister of Antigone, daughter of Oedipus (routes uncertain, which we note the tragedy). A lyrical, classic name (said 'iz-MEE-nee').

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

Did you know? Ismene is a Greek name of uncertain meaning (linked to 'knowledge') — the sister of Antigone and daughter of Oedipus — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note the tragedy; said 'iz-MEE-nee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Ismene — Greek mythology; routes uncertain

Variations

Ismini

Nicknames

Izzy

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Oedipus— her father

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ismene mean?

Ismene is a Greek name of uncertain meaning (linked to 'knowledge'); the sister of Antigone. The routes are uncertain. We note the tragedy.

How do you pronounce Ismene?

It's said iz-MEE-nee /ɪzˈmi.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ismene a boy or girl name?

Ismene is a girl's name.

How popular is Ismene?

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