Athena
Greek Mythology · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Athena
The name 'Athena' means "of Athens" or is derived from the name of the city, with its linguistic root in the Pre-Greek or possibly Minoan language, though it is often associated with the Greek word *athenos* (flower).
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Etymology
The name 'Athena' means "of Athens" or is derived from the name of the city, with its linguistic root in the Pre-Greek or possibly Minoan language, though it is often associated with the Greek word *athenos* (flower). It is used primarily in Greek culture and mythology, where Athena is the goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts, and was the patron deity of Athens; the name has no specific religious use outside of ancient Greek polytheism.
Athena currently ranks #109 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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