Greek · Girl name
Althea
“healer”
About the name Althea
Althea is a name of Greek origin meaning ‘healer’. It has roots in Greek mythology, where Althea was the mother of Meleager, a hero of the Calydonian Boar Hunt. The name has been used in literature and has appeared in various cultural contexts, often symbolizing healing and strength. Althea is a classic name that carries a sense of grace and historical significance.
- Meaning
- healer
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- al-THEE-ah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Althea
- Althea Rose
- Althea Marie
- Althea Claire
- Althea Joy
- Althea Ann
Questions about Althea
- What does Althea mean?
- Althea is a Greek name meaning "healer".
- How do you pronounce Althea?
- Althea is pronounced al-THEE-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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