♀ Name Athena

Athena is a ♀ girl name.

Where does the name Athena come from?

Athena (or Athene) is a name from Greek mythology. She was the goddess of wisdom, handicraft and warfare and the daughter of Zeus and Metis. Besides, she is considered the patron saint of Athens.

What does the name Athena mean?

The meaning of the name Athena is unsure. It is considered to come from ancient Greek “pótnia/πότνιᾰ “ meaning “mistress”, thus Athena means “mistress of Athens”. Other explanations claim, that Athena derived from ancient Greek “theós/θεός” meaning “god” or “deity” and “nóos/νόος” meaning “mind” or “intelligence”. Thus, Athena means “divine intelligence” or “deity’s mind”.

Pronunciation of Athena

Variants

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Popularity of the name Athena

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