Hera Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hera Name at a Glance

Name	Hera
Meaning	Hera: (the Roman Juno) was the mythological Greek Queen of Heaven and wife of Zeus. Dealing with her husband's infidelities she came to be called the goddess of marriages.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hera Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hera means “Hera: (the Roman Juno) was the mythological Greek Queen of Heaven and wife of Zeus. Dealing with her husband's infidelities she came to be called the goddess of marriages”. 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.

Hera Name Origin

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

Is Hera a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hera

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