Hekate

The name Hekate (Ἑκάτη) is a variant of Hecate and has its roots in Ancient Greek. It means 'the one who is far away.'

What does the name Hekate mean?

The name Hekate (Ἑκάτη) is an alternative spelling of Hecate and comes from Ancient Greek. Its meaning is often translated as 'the one who is far away.' The name is most likely derived from the Greek word hekas (ἑκάς), which means 'far away.' In Greek mythology, Hekate is regarded as a goddess associated with themes such as witchcraft, crossroads, graves, demons, and the underworld, which is why she is often referred to as the 'goddess of magic.' Additionally, a 'Hekatè' is also associated with 'hundred.'

Where does the name Hekate come from?

The etymology of Hekate is feminine in nature and comes from Ancient Greek, where it carries the meaning 'the one who is far away.' The Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Hekate?

He-ka-te

Popularity

Hekate is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Hekate has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 13,070th. The recent rankings in the first name charts of individual countries can provide insight into the global popularity and distribution of Hekate.

Famous people

• Joy Hekate Hardbroom (character from 'Worst Witch')