Man-destroyer or destroyer of her husband
Derived from the Greek name Deianeira, it is composed of elements meaning 'to destroy' and 'man' or 'husband'. In Greek mythology, Deianeira was the third wife of Heracles, known for unwittingly causing his death with a poisoned tunic.
Less common today
Deyanira isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #940 in 1993.
The wife of Heracles in Greek mythology · Greek Mythology
Dominican-American journalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
