Pandora
Meaning of Pandora
Originating from Greek mythology, the name Pandora is most commonly associated with the story of Pandora's Box. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman created by Zeus as a punishment to mankind. She was given a box and instructed not to open it under any circumstances. However, curiosity got the better of her, and she opened the box, releasing all the evils into the world but also leaving hope trapped inside. Despite its negative association in mythology, the name Pandora has gained popularity over time and is now used as a unique and exotic choice for baby girls. The name Pandora can be pronounced as pan-DOR-uh (/pænˈdɔrə/) in both American English and British English. Variations of this name include Pandorah. In recent years, the name Pandora has been moderately popular in the United States, consistently ranking between 3000-5000 in terms of occurrences and peaking at 3242 in 2018.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as pan-DOR-uh (/pænˈdɔrə/)
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Notable People Named Pandora
| Michael R. Steck, also known as Pandora Boxx, is an American drag queen, comedian, and reality TV personality who gained fame through appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. |
| Marie "Pandora" Medina, also known as Pandora or Pandora Marie, is an American dancer and choreographer specializing in "tutting" and "popping" dance styles, with a career spanning over fifteen years in the popping dance funk culture. |
| Pandora Gibson-Gomez was a Bahamian comedian and storyteller celebrated for her imitation of the Eleuthera dialect. |
