Athena
uh-THEE-nuh
Popularity
#90
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
50,614
Peak Year
#3,025 in 2022
First Recorded
1902
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Athena is the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. Her name possibly means 'sharp' or 'pointed'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Athena Chu
Hong Kong actress and singer
Athena Karkanis
Canadian actress in TV and film
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