"divine, goddess"
"daughter of Zeus, Titaness"
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“A divine Greek goddess name with cosmic connections”
Dione is an ancient Greek name, a feminine form of Zeus (Dios), meaning 'divine queen' or 'goddess.' In Greek mythology, Dione was a Titaness — one of the primordial deities — and according to Homer's Iliad, she was the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus, making her one of the most significant divine figures. She was worshipped at the oracle of Dodona alongside Zeus, suggesting she held a position of great reverence in ancient Greek religion.
Dione saw its greatest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, linked to the fame of entertainer Dionne Warwick. The Dione spelling (vs. Dionne) appeals to parents who prefer the more classical Greek form.
In Greek mythology, Dione at Dodona was considered the female counterpart of Zeus himself, making her one of the most ancient and powerful of all Greek goddesses. A moon of Saturn is named Dione in her honor, cementing her place in astronomical history.
Musician
1940
American singer with hits like 'Walk On By' and 'That's What Friends Are For'; one of the most charted female vocalists of the 20th century
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Ancient Greek Titaness and oracle goddess worshipped at Dodona; mother of Aphrodite by Zeus in Homeric tradition
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