Quick answer
Circe is a girl name with Latinized roots meaning "hawk".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈsɜɹ.si/; British English /ˈsɜː.si/.
Meaning and history
Latinized form of Greek Κίρκη (Kirke), possibly from κίρκος (kirkos) meaning "hawk". In Greek mythology Circe was a sorceress who changed Odysseus 's crew into hogs, as told in Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus forced her to change them back, then stayed with her for a year before continuing his voyage.
Notes and context
Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Κίρκη