The Greek meaning commonly associated with the name Pandora is “all-gifted.”
The name is usually explained from Greek elements connected with “all” and “gifts.” In Hesiod’s myth, Pandora receives contributions from many gods, so “all-gifted” describes the way she is assembled and endowed by the divine community. The interpretation also supports the story’s emphasis on her being presented as a magnificent gift to humanity.
Some scholars discuss alternative grammatical interpretations, including a sense related to “all-giving.” That debate reflects the flexibility of ancient Greek compounds and the differences between literary context and modern word-by-word translation. “All-gifted” remains the conventional English gloss in general references.
The name’s meaning is part of the myth’s irony. Pandora appears as an attractive and richly endowed figure, yet her arrival is linked to Zeus’s punishment of humans. The story therefore combines a positive-sounding name with a darker narrative function. The meaning should not be confused with the name’s later use for companies, fictional characters, or the music-streaming service Pandora.