Hera Name Meaning
The name Hera comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hera below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hera Name Meaning
Greek MythologyUncertain meaning, possibly from either Greek ‘ηρως (heros) "hero, warrior"; ‘ωρα (hora) "period of time"; or ‘αιρεω (haireo) "to be chosen". In Greek mythology Hera was the queen of the gods, the...
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