Althea
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Althea
The name 'Althea' means "healer" or "wholesome," derived from the Greek word *althaínō* (ἀλθαίνω), meaning "to heal." It appears in Greek mythology as the mother of Meleager, and has been used in English-speaking cultures since the 17th century, notably in poetry and as a given name without specific religious ties.
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Etymology
The name 'Althea' means "healer" or "wholesome," derived from the Greek word *althaínō* (ἀλθαίνω), meaning "to heal." It appears in Greek mythology as the mother of Meleager, and has been used in English-speaking cultures since the 17th century, notably in poetry and as a given name without specific religious ties.
Althea currently ranks #1,299 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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