Circe

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Circe is derived from the Greek name Kirke, meaning "falcon." In Greek mythology, Circe was a sorceress who enchanted and lured men to their doom on her island, but she was also known for her medicinal skills and knowledge of herbs. The name is associated with magic and mystery.
Scripts(How to write)
Κίρκη
Κίρκη(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
SUR-see or SEER-see
SUR-see(English)
Popularity
Circe is not a very common name and is not ranked in the top 1000 in the United States or the United Kingdom. However, it has gained more attention in recent years due to books and shows featuring the name, such as Madeline Miller's novel "Circe" and the TV series "American Gods."

cartoon of the name Circe
Cartoon of Circe

Circe Name meanings & History

The name Circe is derived from the Greek name Kirke, meaning "falcon." In Greek mythology, Circe was a sorceress who enchanted and lured men to their doom on her island, but she was also known for her medicinal skills and knowledge of herbs. The name is associated with magic and mystery. Latinized form of Greek Κίρκη (Kirke), possibly from κίρκος (kirkos) meaning "hawk". In Greek mythology Circe was a sorceress who changed Odysseus's crew into hogs, as told in Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus forced her to change them back, then stayed with her for a year before continuing his voyage. Circe is primarily used as a feminine name.

Zodiac Sign of Circe: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Circe:

C: Clever,Copycat,Candid,Curious,Chatty,Cute,Choice

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

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

Circe is:

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

2.) Circe (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) Mythology: a goddess who fell in love with Odysseus in Homer’sOdyssey.


3.) Circe (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) sorceress deity; mysterious

Other Forms: Circee, Cirsey, Cirsie


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