Minerva
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Minerva
Minerva means "wisdom" or "intellect" and derives from the Latin name of the Roman goddess of wisdom, crafts, and strategic warfare.
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Etymology
Minerva means "wisdom" or "intellect" and derives from the Latin name of the Roman goddess of wisdom, crafts, and strategic warfare. The name has been used primarily in Western cultures influenced by Greco-Roman tradition, with historical prominence in Renaissance Italy and continued use in English-speaking countries, particularly for girls born from the 18th century onward.
Minerva currently ranks #2,112 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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