Andromeda - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Andromeda \a-ndrome-

is pronounced an-DRAH-ma-dah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "leader of men". Greek mythology: an Ethiopian princess, the daughter of Cassiopeia, was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster until Perseus rescued her. Also a northern constellation. Also the name of a shrub that blooms in spring.

Baby names that sound like Andromeda are Andrea, Andreya, Andrewena, Andresa, Andrena and Andreena.

Andromeda is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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