Hiera (Latin)

Where does "Hiera" come from?

The Latin proper name 'Hiera' was borrowed from the Ancient Greek name 'Ἱερὰ'[1]. This name was historically used to designate one of the Aegates islands, which is known today as Marettimo[1].

Full etymology tree

• Hiera (Latin), 'One of the Aegates islands, now Marettimo'
  • borrowed Ἱερὰ (Hierà) (Ancient Greek)

Sources

1. Hiera (Latin) - Wiktionary

Updated September 2026

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