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Mnemosyne

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Pronounced nem-OZ-uh-nee /nɛˈmɑz.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek mnemosyne, 'memory; remembrance'; the Titaness of memory and the mother of the nine Muses; we note the TitanessLow

In 30 seconds: Memory; remembrance: Mnemosyne is the Greek Titaness of memory. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nem-OZ-uh-nee'). We note the Titaness.

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MeaningFrom the Greek mnemosyne, 'memory; remembrance'; the Titaness of memory and the mother of the nine Muses; we note the Titaness

History & Origin

Mnemosyne comes from the Greek mnemosyne, 'memory; remembrance'; the Titaness of memory and the mother of the nine Muses (we note the Titaness). A lyrical, classic name (the M is silent; said 'nem-OZ-uh-nee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (the root of 'mnemonic'). Rare, memory at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mnemosyne is 'memory; remembrance' in Greek — the Titaness of memory and mother of the nine Muses (the silent M is not spoken) — a lyrical, storied name (we note the Titaness; said 'nem-OZ-uh-nee').

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References — Mnemosyne — Greek mythology; Titaness

Variations

Mnemosine

Nicknames

Nem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mnemosyne mean?

Mnemosyne is Greek for 'memory; remembrance'; the Titaness of memory and mother of the Muses. We note the Titaness.

How do you pronounce Mnemosyne?

It's said nem-OZ-uh-nee /nɛˈmɑz.ə.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the second (the M is silent).

Is Mnemosyne a boy or girl name?

Mnemosyne is a girl's name.

How popular is Mnemosyne?

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