Pandora’s Greek name is commonly translated as “all-gifted,” reflecting gifts from the gods.
The name Pandora is traditionally explained from Greek elements meaning “all” and “gifts.” In Hesiod’s story, the gods contribute gifts when Pandora is created. These gifts help present her as a remarkable and attractive figure, even though Zeus’s purpose in sending her is connected with punishment for humanity.
Translations vary slightly. “All-gifted” emphasizes that all the gods gave something to her, while “all-giving” can suggest that she gives everything. Both forms appear in discussions of the name, but “all-gifted” is the concise translation most directly tied to the myth’s description of divine contributions.
The name should not be confused with a claim that Pandora herself is a goddess. Hesiod presents her as a woman created by the gods. Her name, the gifts she receives, and the container she opens all contribute to the story’s contrast between attractive appearances and unexpected consequences.