Hemera
Fact sheet
- Name
- Hemera
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Hemera has its roots in ancient Greek mythology. Figuratively, it means 'the day' or 'the goddess of daylight.'
What does the name Hemera mean?
The name Hemera comes from ancient Greek mythology. Figuratively, it means 'the day' or 'the goddess of daylight.' The word originates from the ancient Greek hēmérā (ἡμέρᾱ), which means 'day.' In Greek mythology, Hemera is the personification of the day. The spelling Hèmera is found in Catalan, while Hémerá is the Czech variant and Hémera is the Hungarian.
Where does the name Hemera come from?
The etymology of Hemera points to a female first name of Greek descent, meaning 'the day.' The ancient Greek term hēmérā (ἡμέρᾱ) stands for 'day.' The name can be found in the languages of English, Greek, Catalan, Czech, and Hungarian.
How do you pronounce Hemera?
He-me-ra, with emphasis on the first syllable
Popularity
In Germany, Hemera is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th on the list of the most popular female baby names. In the last ten years, Hemera has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Hemera is also available.
Nicknames & pet names
Mera
Frequently asked questions about the name Hemera
What is the meaning of the name Hemera?
The name Hemera means 'the day' or 'the goddess of daylight' and is the personification of the day in Greek mythology.
Where does the name Hemera come from?
Hemera has Greek roots and is derived from the ancient Greek word hēmérā (ἡμέρᾱ), which means 'day.'
How popular is the name Hemera?
The name Hemera is rather rare and is used in various languages such as English, Greek, Catalan, Czech, and Hungarian, but is not considered very widespread.