Quick answer
Hera is a girl name meaning "hero, warrior; period of time; to be chosen".
Pronunciation: Classical Greek /hɛ̌ː.raː/; English /ˈhɛɹ.ə/; English /ˈhɪɹ.ə/.
Meaning and history
Meaning uncertain, with some proposed Greek roots being ἥρως (heros) meaning "hero, warrior" ; ὥρα (hora) meaning "period of time" ; or αἱρέω (haireo) meaning "to be chosen". It is in fact likely of pre-Greek origin. In Greek mythology Hera was the queen of the gods, the sister and wife of Zeus. She presided over marriage and childbirth.
Notes and context
Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Ἥρα