Kore
See also: kore
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κόρη (kórē, “girl, maiden”).
Proper noun
Kore
- (Greek mythology) The birth name of Persephone/Proserpina, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and of vegetation. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades.
- (astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.
- (rare) A female given name.
German
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κόρη (kórē, “girl, maiden”).
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