What origin is the name Ismene?

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

Is Ismene a popular name?

Ismene 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 Ismene?

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

Ismene

Q: Is Ismene a rare name?

Yes. Ismene 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 Ismene

Ismene

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Ismene is a greek girl's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, known for her loyalty to her family.".

With greek roots, Ismene is a girl name that means "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, known for her loyalty to her family.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, known for her loyalty to her family.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Ismene

Very rare in US records

What does Ismene mean?

Ismene is a girl name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, known for her loyalty to her family.".