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Althea Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "althea" is "healer", and is used often for "girls".

Name
althea
Meaning
healer
Pronunciation
al-thee-uh
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Althea Name Details

The name Althea is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word 'althein', which means 'to heal' or 'healing'. In Greek mythology, Althea was a beautiful princess who possessed great healing powers. She also appears in the Greek myth of Meleager and the Calydonian boar. The name became popular in the English-speaking world during the 17th century and has remained in use ever since.

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