Name Althea Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Althea

Althea is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Althea?

Althea is a Latinizes form of the Greek name Althaia / Ἀλθαία. In Greek mythology, she was a daughter of Thestius and Eurythemis, a sister of Leda and the queen of Calydon.

What does the name Althea mean?

Althea means “healing” or “healer” (from ancient Greek “althaino/ἀλθαίνω” = to cure).

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