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Gender Feminine
Scripts Αιθρα, Αἴθρη(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. EE-thrə  [key]
Other Forms FormsAithra

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Greek Αιθρη (Aithre) meaning "bright, purer air; the sky" in Greek (from aithein "to burn, shine"). This was the name of several characters in Greek myth including the mother of Theseus, a captive of Troy, at the service of Helen until the city was besieged.
Added 2/3/2007 by Leona
Edited 3/19/2012 by SeaHorse15 and LMS