Andromeda as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Andromeda

What is the meaning of the name Andromeda ?

The baby name Andromeda is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced an-druh-MED-uh (IPA: /ˌæn.drəˈmɛd.ə/).

Andromeda is Greek in Origin.

Andromeda is the Latinized form of Greek Ανδρομέδα (Androméda), built from andr- “man” and the verb medein/medomai “to rule, protect; to be mindful.” It is commonly interpreted as “ruler (or protector) of men,” with nuances of counsel and guardianship also possible through the root for “planning” or “cunning.”

In Greek myth, Andromeda, princess of Aethiopia and daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, was rescued by Perseus from a sea monster and later set among the stars; her name endures in the Andromeda constellation and the Andromeda Galaxy. The name entered European languages via classical literature, saw modest revival in the 19th century, and remains rare yet familiar in English-speaking countries today. International forms include Andrómeda (Spanish/Portuguese), Andromède (French), and Ανδρομέδα (Modern Greek), with nicknames Andi/Andie, Andra, Romy, and Meda. Cognates by root include Diomedes and Medea.