Ismene

Greek

"knowledgeable"

Ismene Origin and Meaning

The name Ismene is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "knowledgeable".

Sister of Antigone and daughter of Oedipus in Greek mythology, Ismene's name is unlikely to make it in modern times because of its teasability factor. Ismay or Esme would be better bets.

Popularity of the name Ismene

• 1222 Nameberry 2025

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The name Ismene in Pop Culture

• Ismene sister of Antigone and daughter of Oedipus in Greek mythology
• Ismene character in Barbara Kingsolver's "The Bean Trees"
• Ismène et Isménias 1763 French opera