Hera

Hera Meaning & Origin

About Hera
The name "Hera" is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "heros," meaning "hero" or "protector." In Greek mythology, Hera was the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth. She was known for her strong and protective nature, often depicted as a symbol of fidelity and commitment. The name "Hera" is associated with qualities such as strength, loyalty, and guardianship.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hera are female.

Hera Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɪrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hera in Braille

Here's how to represent Hera in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hera in braille

How to Spell the Name Hera in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hera using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hera in sign language

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