Greek

Anthea

Pronounced AN-thee-ahShare

Meaning: Flower; blossom

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Anthea is a Latinized form of Greek Antheia, related to the word for flower. It appears as an epithet of Hera, giving the botanical association a specific mythological history.

Nicknames

  • Annie
  • Thea

Spellings & variants

  • Antheia

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Anthea comes from Greek.

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