Comments for the name Astraea

Pronunciation is Astri-ah (like an astrid).

A lovely, bright, happy name.

There's something visually pleasing about this name to me. It's pretty aloud, too.

For some reason, I like names with stra in them, whether it be a suffix or part of the name (I can't really think of an instance of prefix). There's also a song that I played on the piano once, called Estralita, and this name reminds me of it. Also, this name is very pretty.

In Greek mythology, Astraea is the goddess (and personification) of justice, along with her mother, Themis.

I love this name, particularly as I myself am a Virgo. It would be a beautiful, unique name for a girl - the only problem I would foresee would be constantly having to spell it!

To Jeana Bradbury: I disagree; I believe it should be 'ah-stray-ah', which I would believe to sound far more refined than what you proposed.

To the anonymous user: I'm certain the 'verbal prettiness' you're talking about comes - at least in part - from the long 'ah' vowels at both ends? ^_^

Actually, I'm pretty sure Astraea was the Greek Goddess of innocence, and her mother Themis was the Goddess of Justice.

Not quite. Themis' form of justice was more of the cosmic order, whereas Astraea's (in versions of the mythology where "Astraea" is just an epithet and her name is actually Diké) is human justice. The two domains differ.

I love, love, LOVE this name! So beautiful and has such a nice ring to it when said aloud. And the connection it has to innocence and justice makes it even more beautiful and strong. Gorgeous. ^-^

It's just sooo beautiful! It practically sparkles when you say it.

When Astraea became the constellation Virgo, her scales of justice became the constellation of Libra.