Dejanira
day-yah-NEE-rah
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Greek
Total Births
100
Peak Year
#36 in 1995
First Recorded
1991
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
From Greek mythology, the name means 'destroyer of her husband' or 'one who destroys her husband' (though tragic, she did it unknowingly).
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Deianira
Wife of Heracles in Greek Mythology
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