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GirlPronounced Classical Greek /pan.dɔ̌ː.raː/; English /ˌpæn.ˈdɔɹ.ə/Italian language family

Pandora

A name meaning "all gifts".

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Pandora is a girl name meaning "all gifts".

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /pan.dɔ̌ː.raː/; English /ˌpæn.ˈdɔɹ.ə/.

GenderGirl
Meaningall gifts
PronunciationClassical Greek /pan.dɔ̌ː.raː/; English /ˌpæn.ˈdɔɹ.ə/
Language familyItalian

Meaning and history

The name means "all gifts", derived from a combination of Greek πᾶν ( pan ) meaning "all" and δῶρον ( doron ) meaning "gift". In Greek mythology Pandora was the first mortal woman. Zeus gave her a jar containing all of the troubles and ills that mankind now knows, and told her not to open it. Unfortunately her curiosity got the best of her and she opened it, unleashing the evil spirits into the world.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Πανδώρα