US Popularity:19005
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Greek, Latin
Meaning:To slay man; Man destroyer
Deyanira is a girl's name of Spanish, Latin, and Greek origin, meaning "to slay man" or "man destroyer." In Greco-Roman mythology, Deyanira is Hercules's wife and was tricked into killing him by the centaur Nessus. If you want to inspire your little one to love age-old myths, both the dark and lighthearted, Deyanira makes for a great choice.
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Overall:Deyanira is currently #19005 in U.S. births
Girl:Deyanira is currently #11408 in U.S. births

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2023
#11408
in 2023
+ 48
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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