In Greek mythology, what was Pandora’s name said to mean?

In Greek mythology, Pandora’s name is commonly explained as meaning “all-gifted.”

The name comes from Greek elements associated with “all” and “gifts.” In Hesiod’s account, the gods give Pandora different qualities and adornments, so her name reflects the gifts bestowed upon her. The name is not simply a label for the container or for the evils released from it.

English translations vary. “All-gifted,” “all-giving,” and related renderings appear because ancient Greek names can be translated in more than one grammatical way. The central idea remains that Pandora received gifts from many gods. Her name is therefore connected with the construction of her character, not with a literal claim that she personally gave every gift to humanity.