Andromeda name - Meaning of Andromeda

Andromeda name - Meaning of Andromeda

Gender

Feminine

Lucky Number

3

Usage

Greek Mythology

Pronounced

an-DRAW-mə-də (English)

Andromeda Meaning

Means "to think of a man" from the Greek element ανδρος (andros) "of a man" combined with μηδομαι (medomai) "to think, to be mindful of". Andromeda is a constellation in the northern sky, which gets its name from a mythical Greek princess who was rescued from sacrifice by Perseus. This is also the name of a nearby galaxy, given because it resides (from our point of view) within the constellation. Andromeda originates in Greek language and means "to be aware of man". In Greek mythology, Andromeda was a princess who was supposed to be sacrificed to a sea monster by being chained to a rock. Eventually, she was saved by Perseus. Inspired by the Greek legend, Andromeda is also the name of a constellation in the northern skies. As a feminine given name it is rather unusual these days.