Girl name
Hera name meaning
“name of a Greek goddess”
Hera is the name of a goddess in Greek mythology. Used for girls in Türkiye, it comes from Ancient Greek Hēra. Its concrete cultural association is Hera, the wife of Zeus in Greek myth, while the peacock is among the visual symbols traditionally associated with the goddess.
What does Hera mean?
Name of a Greek goddess
In Turkish: Yunan mitolojisindeki tanrıçanın adı
Hera is the Greek goddess associated with marriage and the wife of Zeus. Mythological narratives also present her as queen of the gods, and her Roman counterpart is Juno. These roles provide the name's cultural associations, but they should not be mistaken for a securely established literal translation.
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
Origin of the name Hera
It comes from Ancient Greek Hēra. The underlying etymology of the goddess's name is not securely established.
How to pronounce Hera
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /heɾa/ |
Is Hera a girl’s name?
Yes, Hera is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Hera does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hera
- Hira♀Name of a mountain and cave near Mecca
- Heja♀Valuable, cherished
- Heva♀Desire, longing, inclination
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Hifa♀Slender-waisted, graceful
- Hiva♀Hope, expectation
- Hava♀Life
- Huri♀Beautiful heavenly being, houri
- Hare♀Rippling lustre
- Helga♀Holy, blessed
- Hro♀
- Hüda♀Guidance
Famous people named Hera
- Hera Büyüktaşçıyan · b. 1984
- Hera Güneş Barlowe
FAQ about the name Hera
What is the meaning of Hera?
Hera means “name of a Greek goddess”. It comes from Ancient Greek Hēra. The underlying etymology of the goddess's name is not securely established.
Is Hera a girl’s name?
Yes, Hera is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Hera in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hera nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hera?
Hera is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Hera have?
Hera has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Hera?
Hera does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Hera?
Notable people named Hera include Hera Büyüktaşçıyan, Hera Güneş Barlowe.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm11217 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake