What Does the Name Danaë Mean
The name Danaë comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Danaë below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Danaë Name Meaning
Greek MythologyFrom Δαναοι (Danaoi), a word used by Homer to designate the Greeks. In Greek mythology Danaë was the daughter of the Argive king Acrisius. It had been prophesized to her father that he would one day be...
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