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GirlPronounced American English /ˈsɜɹ.si/; British English /ˈsɜː.si/

Circe

A name of Latinized origin meaning "hawk".

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Circe is a girl name with Latinized roots meaning "hawk".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈsɜɹ.si/; British English /ˈsɜː.si/.

GenderGirl
OriginLatinized
Meaninghawk
PronunciationAmerican 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