Althaea
al-THEE-ah
Althaea is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Of Greek origin, meaning 'with healing power'. In Greek mythology, Althaea was the mother of Meleager. It represents nurturing and restoration.”, and peaked in popularity in 2019.
What Althaea Means
“Of Greek origin, meaning 'with healing power'. In Greek mythology, Althaea was the mother of Meleager. It represents nurturing and restoration.”
The Story of Althaea
Before recorded history, the ancient Greeks invoked a mother's gentle touch for restoration and renewal.
Althaea hails from ancient Greece, a name synonymous with nurturing power. In mythology, she was the mother of the hero Meleager, embodying a mother's fierce love and capacity for healing, a force for both life and restoration.
You envision your daughter, Althaea, possessing a deep well of compassion. Her presence will bring comfort and a sense of peace, reflecting the inherent healing power in her name, making others feel whole in her presence.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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Peak Year
#7 in 2019
Total Births
14
First Recorded
2019
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