Greek

Althea

Pronounced al-THEE-uhShare

Meaning: Possibly healing

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 3 syllables

The story

A Greek mythological name, perhaps related to a word for healing. The association is appealing, but the derivation remains a proposal rather than a certain translation.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Althea comes from Greek.

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