Hecate Name Meaning
The name Hecate comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hecate below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hecate Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek ‘Εκατη (Hekate), possibly derived from ‘εκας (hekas) meaning "far off". In Greek mythology Hecate was a goddess associated with witchcraft, crossroads, tombs, demons and the...
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