Artemis Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Artemis Name at a Glance

Name	Artemis
Meaning	Virgin goddess of the moon; huntress; goddess of the hunt. Mythology; the equivalent of the Roman Diana.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Artemis Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Artemis means “Virgin goddess of the moon; huntress; goddess of the hunt. Mythology; the equivalent of the Roman Diana”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Artemis Name Origin

Our database records Artemis under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Artemis a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Artemis is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Artemis

When considering Artemis for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.