Themis

The first name Themis (Thémis) has its roots in Greek mythology and is directly translated as 'the divine law'. The name comes from the ancient Greek term thémis (Θέμις), which encompasses concepts such as 'the natural law', 'the divine law', and 'the custom'.

What does the name Themis mean?

The name Themis (Thémis) is closely associated with Greek mythology and literally means 'the divine law'. Its roots lie in the ancient Greek word thémis (Θέμις), which stands for 'the natural law', 'the divine law', and 'the custom'. Themis is regarded as the goddess of justice and order as well as philosophy. She is the daughter of Uranos and Gaia and belongs to the lineage of the Titans. Due to her ability to foresee the future, she became one of the Oracles of Delphi and is considered the goddess of divine justice.

Where does the name Themis come from?

The origin of the name Themis is ancient Greek and means 'the divine law'. The term comes from the ancient Greek thémis (Θέμις), which means 'the natural law', 'the divine law', and 'the custom'.

How do you pronounce Themis?

Themis is pronounced like 'The-mis'.

Popularity

In Germany, Themis is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2023 at 5,633rd place. In the last ten years, Themis has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533rd.

Famous people

• Themis Rigas (Greek footballer)
• Themis Tolis (Greek drummer)