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Artemis

AH-tih-mihs

Artemis (name) means the Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and the moon, sister of Apollo. Example: “Artemis was often depicted carrying a bow and arrows.”

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The Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and the moon, sister of Apollo.

"Artemis was often depicted carrying a bow and arrows."

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In plain EnglishA figure from Greek mythology, also used as a modern given name and the name of NASA's Moon programme.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Artemis; the deeper origin of the name is uncertain.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Artemis” mean?

The word “Artemis” means the Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and the moon, sister of Apollo. In plain terms, a figure from Greek mythology, also used as a modern given name and the name of NASA's Moon programme.

How do you pronounce “Artemis”?

“Artemis” is pronounced AH-tih-mihs (/ˈɑɹtəmɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Artemis” in a sentence?

Here is “Artemis” used in a sentence: “Artemis was often depicted carrying a bow and arrows.”

What part of speech is “Artemis”?

“Artemis” is a name.

Where does the word “Artemis” come from?

The word “Artemis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Artemis; the deeper origin of the name is uncertain.

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