Ήρα
Íra/ˈi.ra/feminine
Ήρα (Íra) is the Greek name for Hera, the queen of the gods and wife of Zeus.
Meaning: queen of the gods, wife of Zeus (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Ήρα is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is Íra (/ˈi.ra/). It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In ancient Greece, the Heraia was a separate athletic competition for women, held in honor of Ήρα alongside the men's Olympic Games.
- The ancient spelling Ἥρα used a 'rough breathing' mark, an accentuation system that indicated a 'h' sound was pronounced at the start of the name.
- Though she is often depicted as a jealous wife in Western literature, the Greek concept of Hera involved her being a protector of women and the sanctity of marriage.
Examples in context
- Ήρα είναι η βασίλισσα των θεών.Hera is the queen of the gods.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a Greek mythology assignment.
- Ελένη EleniΠοιο είναι το αγαπημένο σου ειδώλο;Poio einai to agapimeno sou idolo?Who is your favorite idol?
- Νίκος NikosΜου αρέσει πολύ η Ήρα.Mou aresei poly i Ira.I really like Hera.
- Ελένη EleniΓιατί την επέλεξες εκείνη;Giati tin epelexes ekeini?Why did you choose her?
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι μια πολύ ισχυρή θεά.Einai mia poly ischyri thea.She is a very powerful goddess.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hera” translations and entries Ήρα, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ήρα, CC BY-SA 4.0.
