Artemis
AR-teh-miss
The Story of Artemis
This name echoes with the wild call of the huntress and the serene glow of the moon goddess.
Artemis is a name of ancient Greek origin, believed to mean 'safe,' 'unharmed,' or 'huntress.' It is most famously known as the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity. Her worship spread throughout Greece and beyond, carrying the spirit of independence and untamed nature.
As you consider the name Artemis for your child, you feel a surge of untamed spirit, a vision of someone who walks their own path with unwavering resolve. This name embodies a fierce independence and a protective instinct, like the goddess herself. You'll feel its potent energy when you write 'Artemis' on a birth announcement, a name that signifies strength and self-possession.
What It Means
“Artemis is a Greek name meaning 'safe,' 'unharmed,' or 'huntress'. It is the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and moon.”
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#426 in 2021
Total Births
3,808
First Recorded
1915
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