Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Flowery
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Anthea Meaning and Origin
Anthea is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning: “flowery.” The name Anthea is derived from the Greek word "anthos," which translates to "flower" or "blossom." Therefore, Anthea carries the beautiful and poetic meaning of "flower-like" or "blooming like a flower." Antheia was one of the Charites of Greek mythology and was the goddess of flowers and flowery wreaths. She was known to the Romans as Anthea. Anthea’s are large long-flowering pale yellow flowers that fade in late summer to a creamy yellow. The flowers are known to attract butterflies. Anthea is a name that exudes elegance, femininity, and a timeless charm. It carries a touch of ancient mystique, connecting it to Greek mythology and the concepts of nature's beauty and blossoming.
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