What is the origin of the name Circe?

Circe is a Feminine name from Ancient Greek (European).

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Circe

Q: What does the name Circe mean?

bird; possibly from kirkos, a type of hawk. A sorceress in Greek myth who transformed men into animals, most famously encountered by Odysseus on the island of Aeaea.

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Meaning

bird; possibly from kirkos, a type of hawk

Legacy

A sorceress in Greek myth who transformed men into animals, most famously encountered by Odysseus on the island of Aeaea.

Known for

Circe is well-known within literary and mythological circles due to the enduring popularity of Homer's 'Odyssey'.

enchantress

The images that carry it

🧙‍♀️

This emoji represents Circe's identity as a powerful enchantress and sorceress who wields magic.

🐗

This emoji symbolizes the wild animals, particularly pigs, into which Circe famously transformed men.

🌿

This emoji relates to the herbs and potent potions Circe used in her spells and transformations.

🏝️

This emoji signifies Aeaea, the isolated island where Circe lived and encountered her visitors.

What it asks of you

Moral

Exercise power with responsibility and respect for others' autonomy.

Character

Embody a self-possessed and commanding presence.

Mindset

Approach the world with a discerning and transformative perspective.

Wander further

Kindred meaningsGalahad Kōkā Champa Thanuja Kavindya Chamara

Same languageAtalanta Eurydice Icarus Ariadne Perseus Pandora

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