Άρτεμις
Ártemis/ˈar.te.mis/feminine
The English name Artemis is translated into Greek as Άρτεμις (Ártemis).
Meaning: Greek goddess (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈar.te.mis/. It has three syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In ancient Greek culture, Άρτεμις was the protector of young girls, and it was customary for girls to dedicate their childhood toys to her before transitioning into womanhood.
- While the English name is often associated with the moon, the original Greek name Άρτεμις was more closely linked to the wilderness and the hunt.
- The spelling of Άρτεμις has remained so stable that the modern Greek version is a direct, nearly unchanged descendant of the Ancient Greek Ἄρτεμις.
Examples in context
- Η Ἄρτεμις είναι η θεά του κυνηγιού και της υγείας.Artemis is the goddess of hunting and health.
- Σήμερα θα πάω να προσευχηθώ στην Άρτεμη για προστασία.Today, I will pray to Artemis for protection.
- Η Άρτεμις είναι θεά του κυνηγιού.I Ártemis eínai theá tou kynioú.Artemis is the goddess of hunting.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are discussing a mythology class.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠοια είναι η αγαπημένη σου θεά;Poia einai i agapimeni sou thea?Who is your favorite goddess?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΜου αρέσει πολύ η Άρτεμις.Mou aresei poly i Artemis.I like Artemis very much.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΓιατί σου αρέσει η Άρτεμις;Giati sou aresei i Artemis?Why do you like Artemis?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι πολύ δυνατή και ανεξάρτητη.Einai poly dynati kai anexartiti.She is very strong and independent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “artemis” translations and entries Άρτεμις, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Άρτεμις, CC BY-SA 4.0.
