Danae

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/ˈdæneɪ.iː//ˈdæni.iː/US/ˈdænə.iː/

proper noun

The mother of Perseus by Zeus.

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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Danaë

  1. Greekhuman sciencesThe mother of Perseus by Zeus.
  2. astronomy61 Danaë, a main belt asteroid.
  3. A female given name.

Translations

French Danaé
  • Danaéasteroid
Russian Дана́я
  • Дана́я (Danája)asteroid

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

AdenaEDANA
Cite this entry
APA

Danae. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Danae

MLA

“Danae.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Danae. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Danae,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Danae.

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