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Medea

mi-DEE-uh

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

202

Peak Year

#14 in 1975

First Recorded

1961

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Greek 'Mēdeia', possibly meaning 'cunning', 'schemer', or 'to take counsel'. Known from Greek mythology.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Medea

    A sorceress in Greek mythology, wife of Jason.

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Personality Traits

PowerfulIntelligentPassionateComplex

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