Meaning: Its source is a Greek expression meaning "Devoted to the goddess Artemis."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English.

Alternative Spellings: Artemus

Non-English Forms: Artemio

Narrative: Artemis was the Greek goddess of the moon, known to the Romans as Diana.

She was one of the three virgin goddesses, along with Hestia, goddess of the hearth, and Athena, goddess of wisdom. However, Artemis was especially identified with chastity.