Purple flower; from Greek "hyakinthos"
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Ismene
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Ismene.
Primary meaning
Knowledgeable; from Greek "Ismene"
Pronunciation: eem-MEE-nee
Profile summary
Daughter of Oedipus in Greek mythology. The current meaning shown for this name is Knowledgeable; from Greek "Ismene". The catalog pronunciation is listed as eem-MEE-nee. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Ismene. Ismene appears in unisex naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Ismene is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Knowledgeable; from Greek "Ismene".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Irish-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Ismene is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Ismene. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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