Etymology

hera

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Today it means: A female hero; a heroine, especially in lesbian or feminist circles. Full definition →

Latin Hēra ← Ancient Greek Ἥρᾱ
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hera · noun1

Apparently a feminization of hero, replacing -o (suffix implying masculinity) with -a (“suffix implying femininity”). Sometimes capitalized as if assumed to be related to Hera.

Hera · proper noun2

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἭρᾱ
  2. Latin · borrowed fromHēra
  3. English todayHera

Borrowed from Latin Hēra, from Ancient Greek Ἥρᾱ (Hḗrā).

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