Pandora: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
All-gifted (endowed with gifts by all the gods, per the myth)
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
pan-DOR-ah

Pandora is a Greek girl's name meaning “all-gifted (endowed with gifts by all the gods, per the myth)”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Pandora

Meaning: All-gifted (endowed with gifts by all the gods, per the myth).

Origin: Greek.

A common claim: Associated with 'Pandora's box' releasing evil into the world, which can make the name itself seem ominous. Actually: The name's actual meaning, 'all-gifted,' is positive and refers to gifts bestowed by the gods; the negative 'box' association is a separate myth element (and 'box' itself is a mistranslation of the original Greek 'jar').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Pandora

pan-DOR-ahIPA /pænˈdɔːrə/

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