At a Glance
- Origin
- Thracian (mythological)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BEN-diss
Bendis is a Thracian (mythological) girl's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Baby Names That Mean Moon — Dreamy, Luminous, and Deeply Rooted.
Meaning & Origin of Bendis
Origin: Thracian (mythological).
A common claim: Thracian moon goddess Actually: Bendis is documented as a Thracian huntress/underworld deity linked to Artemis and Hecate; a specific 'moon goddess' role isn't firmly attested, and the name itself doesn't translate to 'moon goddess' - that's a description of the deity, not a word meaning.
How to Pronounce Bendis
BEN-dissIPA /ˈbɛndɪs/
Popularity of Bendis
Bendis doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Bendis
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