♀ Name Amalthea

Q: What does the name Amalthea mean?

The name Amalthea derived from Greek 'malásso̱/μαλάσσω' meaning 'to soften', 'to soothe' or 'to mollify' and gives her the meaning 'tender goddess'.

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Amalthea is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Amalthea come from?

Amalthea is a Latinized form of the Greek name Amaltheia, which occurs in the Greek mythology. She was a nymph and the foster mother of Zeus, sometimes represented as the goat herself.

What does the name Amalthea mean?

The name Amalthea derived from Greek “malásso̱/μαλάσσω” meaning “to soften”, “to soothe” or “to mollify” and gives her the meaning “tender goddess”.

Pronunciation of Amalthea

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Popularity of the name Amalthea

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