Danaë
Δανάη(Ancient Greek)
DAN-ay-ee(English)
dah-NAY-ay or dan-ay-ah
Danaë Name meanings & History
The name Danaë means "the one who comes from the valley" or "the one who judges". In Greek mythology, Danaë was the daughter of King Acrisius of Argos and mother of Perseus by Zeus, who came to her in the form of a shower of gold. Her name became associated with great beauty, wealth, and fertility. From Δαναοί (Danaoi), a word used by Homer to designate the Greeks. In Greek mythology Danaë was the daughter of the Argive king Acrisius. It had been prophesized to her father that he would one day be killed by Danaë's son, so he attempted to keep his daughter childless. However, Zeus came to her in the form of a shower of gold, and she became the mother of Perseus. Eventually the prophecy was fulfilled and Perseus killed Acrisius, albeit accidentally. Danaë is a beautiful name that is suitable for a baby girl. It can be used by parents who love mythology or are looking for a unique name for their daughter. Although it may not be a popular name, it has great historical and cultural significance.
Zodiac Sign of Danaë: Domestic Cancer
Synonyms of Danaë:
D: Doting,Demanding,Domestic,Dutiful,Daddy,Determined
A: Argumentative,Angry,Assertive,Ambitious,Action,Aggressive
N: Neat,Neurosis,Nagging,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nice,Nervous
E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Entertain,Environment,Expressive,Enlighten
Danaë is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Complex name
- a Formal name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Related Names to Danaë
Dana, Danika, Dania, Daniele, Danna, Deanna, Diana, Dionne
