What origin is the name Hekuba?

Hekuba comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hekuba a popular name?

Hekuba is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Hekuba?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Hekuba — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Hekuba

Q: Is Hekuba a rare name?

Yes. Hekuba does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hekuba

Hekuba

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Hekuba is a greek girl's name meaning "This name has a powerful maternal connection, meaning 'mother of Paris and Hector.' It evokes strength and ancient heritage.".

Parents who choose Hekuba pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "This name has a powerful maternal connection, meaning 'mother of Paris and Hector.' It evokes strength and ancient heritage.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name has a powerful maternal connection, meaning 'mother of Paris and Hector.' It evokes strength and ancient heritage.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hekuba

Very rare in US records

What does Hekuba mean?

Hekuba is a girl name of greek origin meaning "This name has a powerful maternal connection, meaning 'mother of Paris and Hector.' It evokes strength and ancient heritage.".

Is Hekuba a rare name?

Yes. Hekuba does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Hekuba

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Hekuba means "This name has a powerful maternal connection, meaning 'mother of Paris and Hector.' It evokes strength and ancient heritage." — these names share that spirit.