Aletha
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Aletha
The given name 'Aletha' is derived from the Greek word 'aletheia' (ἀλήθεια), meaning 'truth', and its linguistic root is in the Greek language.
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Etymology
The given name 'Aletha' is derived from the Greek word 'aletheia' (ἀλήθεια), meaning 'truth', and its linguistic root is in the Greek language. The name 'Aletha' is used in various cultures, including Greek Orthodox and Christian traditions, with notable historical context in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly in the concept of aletheia as a central idea in the philosophy of Heraclitus.
Aletha currently ranks #11,169 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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