Hero

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἡρώ (Hērṓ).

Proper noun

Hero

1. (Greek mythology) Any of a number of legendary men and women, including the priestess loved by Leander.
2. (rare) A female given name of English-speakers.
   • 1600, William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act I,Scene 1:

     You hear, Count Claudio: I can be secret as a dumb man; I would have you think so; but on my allegiance mark you this, on my allegiance: he is in love. With who? now that is your Grace's part. Mark how short his answer is: with Hero, Leonato's short daughter.

Anagrams

• Rohe, heor, hoer, rheo-, rohe

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἥρᾱ (Hḗrā)

Proper noun

Hero (accusative Heron)

1. (Greek mythology) Hera, Greek queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and birth