Alethea
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Alethea
The name Alethea means "truth" and derives from the Ancient Greek word *alētheia* (ἀλήθεια), composed of *a-* (not) and *lēthē* (forgetfulness or oblivion).
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Etymology
The name Alethea means "truth" and derives from the Ancient Greek word *alētheia* (ἀλήθεια), composed of *a-* (not) and *lēthē* (forgetfulness or oblivion). It has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures since the 17th century, notably adopted by Puritans as a virtue name, and appears in Greek mythology as the personification of truth.
Alethea currently ranks #3,030 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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