Hera Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Hera

Hera is a beautiful feminine name that originated in the Greek language and culture. It means “goddess of marriage” or “protectress.” Hera can also mean a hero or heroine. Some scholars are of the view that the name arises from the Greek ‘heros,’ which means a hero, or warrior, and ‘hora,’ which refers to a period or duration of time. There is also the possibility that it comes from a related Greek term ‘haireo.’ This term signifies ‘to be chosen.’ The modern word for ‘heros’ is ‘hero.’ As you already know, hero means a demi-god or someone illustrious.

In ancient Greek mythology, Hera is the wife of Zeus, and the daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. She is the Queen of the Gods and is also worshiped as the goddess of marriage and childbirth. She is often depicted as a dignified, matronly personality, always standing upright and wearing crowns of polos or diadem. She is also portrayed as a veiled married woman. The son of Zeus and Hera was Hephaestus. He was the Greek god of fire and volcanoes. His name is also adapted from Greek gods like Hera, Hades, and Zeus.

The name Hera, although old, doesn’t have many variations. Some key variants of it are Herra, Herah, and Herrah. It seems that most cultures adopted the name as it is without changing the spelling.

You will find many examples of the name in popular culture. For example, Hera Agathon, also called Isis, is a fictional character from the American military sci-fi TV series Battlestar Galactica. Hera Syndulla stands firmly beside Princess Leia Organa as her pillar of strength in the Disney animated series Star War Rebels. In the P.C. Cast novel Goddess of Troy, Hera is one of the three goddesses who does her best to tame the warrior Achilles with the affection of a modern woman. The name thus captures popular interest everywhere.

Hera

Meaning Goddess of marriage; Protectress

Gender Girl

Religion Christianity, Greek

Origin Greek

Lucky Number 5

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 4 letters, 2 vowels, 2 consonants

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Hera?

Pronounced as he-ra

The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference.

Listen to the sound of the name Hera in English.

Famous People With The Name Hera

Hera CookNew Zealand historian, known for her book “The Long Sexual Revolution”
Hera BjörkIcelandic singer, known for her 2010 song “Je ne sais quoi”
Hera Lindsay BirdNew Zealand poet, known for her chapbook “Pamper Me to Hell & Back”
Hera HilmarIcelandic actress, known for her work in “The Quiet Storm”
Hera DesiIndonesian badminton player, known for achieving gold at the 2012 Indonesia International

Hera On The Popularity Chart

The name was uncommon before 2002. After that, its popularity has gone up, with 2019 being the year it witnessed a major peak point.

Hera Popularity Over Time

The name Hera has not been very popular since the 1980s. Even at its peak point in 2021, only 58 babies per million were given this name.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

The name Hera’s rank began improving from 2007 onwards. Although it is being used more frequently than before, it is still not one of the top 1000 baby names.

Source: Social Security Administration

Names With Similar Sound As Hera

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Popular Sibling Names For Hera

If you are looking for some matching sibling names that resonate with Hera, check our suggestions here.

Boy Sibling Names For Hera

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Girl Sibling Names For Hera

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Other Popular Names Beginning With H

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter H to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Names With Same Meaning As Hera

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Popular Songs On The Name Hera

Song	Artist
Herana Hera Kanchha	Aruna Lama
Hera	Destripando la Historia
Hera Na (Covered By Bakemono)	Music.Npal

Acrostic Poem On Hera

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Hera with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Happy-go-lucky, you are bubbly and gusty.

Energetic and enigmatic, eagerly embracing every new day.

Rigid and resilient, like a tree, firmly rooted.

Ambitious achiever aiming for lofty aspirations.

Hera’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name hera. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Karka (Cancer)
Starting letters for Karka (Cancer) rashi	DD, H
Representation	Crab
Element	Water
Ruling body	Moon
Quality	Movable

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Karka (Cancer) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Punarvasu (Punartham, Punarpoosam)	Cancer (0 to 3.20 degrees)	Jupiter	Ke, Kay, Ko, Ha, Hi, Hee
Pushya (Pooyam, Pushyami)	Cancer (3.20 to 16.40 degrees)	Saturn	Hu, He, Ho, Da
Aslesha (Aayilyam)	Cancer (16.40 to 30 degrees)	Mercury	Di, Du, De, Do, Dee, Me, Da

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Hera In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Hera in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Hera, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Hera	English	en
赫拉	Chinese	zh-CN
हेरा	Hindi	hi
Hera	Spanish	es
Hera	French	fr
هيرا	Arabic	ar
হেরা	Bengali	bn
Hera	Portuguese	pt
Гера	Russian	ru
ہیرا	Urdu	ur
Hera	Indonesian	id
Hera	German	de
ヘラ	Japanese	ja
हेरा	Marathi	mr
హేరా	Telugu	te
Hera	Turkish	tr
ஹேரா	Tamil	ta
Hera	Vietnamese	vi
Hera	Tagalog	tl
헤라	Korean	ko
Hera	Hausa	ha
Hera	Swahili	sw
Hera	Javanese	jv
Hera	Italian	it
ਹੇਰਾ	Punjabi	pa
હેરા	Gujarati	gu
เฮรา	Thai	th
ಹೇರಾ	Kannada	kn
ሄራ	Amharic	am
हेरा	Bhojpuri	bho
Hera	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Hera In Sign Languages

In Nautical Flags

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In Sign Language

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In Braille Alphabet

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In Morse Code

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Name Numerology For Hera

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Hera, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Hera

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Hera and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Hera

Discover the presence of Hera in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Fera Feri Hera Feri		2018
Phir Hera Pheri	Eine richtig krumme Tour, Fraud Business Again, Hera Pheri 2, Opnieuw oplichterij, Незадачливые бизнесмены	2006
Hera Pheri	Foul Play, Fraud Business, Горе-вымогатели, Горе-здирники, Сердцеед, हेरा फेरी, 誘惑的陷阱, 诱惑的陷阱	2000

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Hera?

The name Hera means queen of heaven or protectress.

2. What is the origin of the name Hera?

Hera has a Greek origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Hera?

Hera is pronounced as he-ra.

4. What are some positive characteristics or traits commonly associated with people named Hera?

People with the name Hera are adventure seekers and love a freedom-filled lifestyle. They are strong and confident and strive to reach greater heights. They prioritize their near ones. Lastly, they are also creative and artistic.

5. Was Hera a Virgin goddess?

Hera is the virgin queen of heaven and earth in Greek mythology. She is regarded as a great virgin creatrix just like Artemis and Athena. She is the third goddess to bear the title Parthenos.

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