Name Danaë Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Danaë

Danaë is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Danaë?

Danaë is an ancient Greek name. In Greek mythology, Danaë was a daughter of Acrisios and Aganippe, a lover of Zeus and the mother of Perseus.

What does the name Danaë mean?

The meaning of Danaë is unknown. Maybe, the name derived from ancient Greek “Danaoi/Δαναοί”, a word for the Greeks and Danaans used by Homer. Therefore, Danaë means “of the Danaans”.

Pronunciation of Danaë

Variants of the name Danaë