Meaning and Origin
What does the name Circe mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Circe
User Submitted Origins
Greek
80%
English
10%
French
10%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Indiana, U.S. says the name Circe means "Goddess of Sorcery".
- According to a user from Mexico, the name Circe is of Greek origin and means "Female Hawk".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- (Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine
Wiktionary
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Κίρκη (Kírkē)
- (Greek mythology) An enchantress who turned Odysseus' men into pigs.
- (astronomy) 34 Circe, a main belt asteroid.
Circe was also found in the following language(s): Italian and Spanish