Alkmene

Alkmene is a female first name that has its origin in Greek mythology and is derived from Alkmḗnē (Ἀλκμήνη). The meaning of the name is "the guardian of the moon" or "the strong in the moon."

What does the name Alkmene mean?

Alkmene is a name for girls that originates from Greek mythology and traces back to Alkmḗnē (Ἀλκμήνη). Its meaning includes "the guardian of the moon" or "the strong in the moon." The roots of the name can be found in the ancient Greek terms alkḗ (ἀλκή), meaning "brave," "strong," "powerful," "defense," or "guard," and mḗnē (μήνη), which means "moon." Alkmene was in Greek mythology the wife of Amphitryon and the mother of Heracles. The Latinized form of the name is Alcmene.

Where does the name Alkmene come from?

The etymology of Alkmene is ancient Greek, with the meaning "the guardian of the moon." The composition comes from the ancient Greek words alkḗ (ἀλκή), meaning "brave," "strong," "powerful," "defense," or "guard," and mḗnē (μήνη), meaning "moon." The name is rooted in the ancient Greek language.

How do you pronounce Alkmene?

The sound structure of Alkmene is three syllables and distinctive. The name is usually pronounced as "Alk-me-ne" [alkˈmeːnə], starting with an open 'a' sound. The consonant cluster "-lkm-" gives the name a clear density and an almost archaic sound quality. The gentle "-ne" at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. Alkmene thus conveys an impression of tradition, strength, and individuality - a name with a strong structure and a remarkable historical presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Alkmene is considered a rare first name. In the German name charts, it has not made a single entry so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 2021, at 1,876th place in the local name charts. In the last ten years, Alkmene has been given less than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 5,065th in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 7,542nd in Austria.