Megaera Name meanings & History

"Jealous rage", "The jealous one". Latinized form of Greek Μέγαιρα (Megaira), which was derived from μεγαίρω (megairo) meaning "to grudge". This was the name of one of the Furies or Ἐρινύες (Erinyes) in Greek mythology. The name is used as a word in several European languages to denote a shrewish, ill-tempered woman (for example, French mégère and Italian megera). Megaera is a unique and uncommon name that would be suitable for parents who are looking for a strong and powerful name with a unique meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Megaera: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Megaera:

M: Maternal,Memory,Mother,Mommy,Manipulative,Mushy,Memorabilia

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain

G: Gregarious,Go-getter,Goof-off,Genuine

A: Aggressive,Angry,Action,Assertive,Argumentative,Ambitious

R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful

Megaera is:

• a Class name
• a Classic name
• a Complex name
• a Devious name
• a Formal name
• a Mature name
• a Refined name
• a Serious name
• a Strange name
• a Strong name
• a Upper name

Famous People

Megaera is a figure from Greek mythology and has not been used as a name in any famous people in history.

Related Names to Megaera

Erinys, Furies, Alecto, Tisiphone, Euryale, Medusa, Gorgon

Alecto

Euryale

Gorgon

Medusa

Tisiphone