Pandora is the Greek name commonly interpreted as meaning “all-gifted.”
The name is connected with the Greek elements pan, meaning all, and doron, meaning gift. This interpretation fits the myth because the gods collectively provide Pandora with qualities, adornments, or abilities. Hesiod’s description presents her preparation as a coordinated divine act rather than the work of one creator alone.
The exact ancient wording and the relationship between the name and the gifts have been discussed by scholars. “All-gifted” is the standard concise gloss in modern reference works, while some interpretations emphasize that she is the recipient of gifts from all the gods. The name should not be confused with Elpis, the Greek word associated with hope, or pithos, the jar in the story.