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Quick answerDea means "goddess" and derives from Latin "dea," the feminine form of "deus" (god).

Latin · Girl · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,596
TrendStable
Peak year1963
Syllables1
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureEuropean
Letters3
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
Global rank#331

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dea

Dea means "goddess" and derives from Latin "dea," the feminine form of "deus" (god).

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Etymology

Dea means "goddess" and derives from Latin "dea," the feminine form of "deus" (god). The name has been used across European cultures influenced by Roman and classical tradition, particularly in Italy and among academic or artistic circles where classical references are valued.

Dea currently ranks #5,596 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.

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