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GirlPronounced Classical Greek /ár.te.mis/; American English /ˈɑɹ.tə.mɪs/; British English /ˈɑː.tə.mɪs/

Artemis

A name meaning "safe; a butcher; bear".

Quick answer

Artemis is a girl name meaning "safe; a butcher; bear".

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /ár.te.mis/; American English /ˈɑɹ.tə.mɪs/; British English /ˈɑː.tə.mɪs/.

GenderGirl
Meaningsafe; a butcher; bear
PronunciationClassical Greek /ár.te.mis/; American English /ˈɑɹ.tə.mɪs/; British English /ˈɑː.tə.mɪs/

Meaning and history

Meaning unknown, possibly of pre-Greek origin. Her name is attested in Mycenaean and Lydian inscriptions. Some theories relate it to Greek ἀρτεμής (artemes) meaning "safe", ἄρταμος (artamos) meaning "a butcher" or ἄρκτος (arktos) meaning "bear". Artemis was the Greek goddess of the moon and hunting, the twin of Apollo and the daughter of Zeus and Leto. She was known as Diana to the Romans.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology, greek | Ancient Greek: Ἄρτεμις; Greek: Άρτεμις