In Greek mythology, Hermes is associated with giving Pandora her name, meaning “all-gifted.”
The name Pandora comes from Greek elements commonly interpreted as pan, meaning “all,” and dōron, meaning “gift.” Hesiod presents Pandora as a figure fashioned and equipped by the gods, so the name reflects her connection with divine gifts. Hermes, the messenger god, is named in the story as giving her speech and a name.
Other gods contribute different qualities to Pandora. Hephaestus shapes her from earth, Athena teaches her crafts, and Aphrodite gives her beauty and desire. These details make Pandora a composite creation rather than the product of a single god.
The name is sometimes interpreted simply as “all-giver,” but “all-gifted” is the usual translation in discussions of the myth. The wording emphasizes that Pandora receives gifts from many gods before being sent into the human world as part of Zeus’s punishment.