Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Athena

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ATHENA

GENDER: Feminine

USAGE: Greek Mythology

OTHER SCRIPTS: Αθηνα (Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

Meaning unknown, perhaps derived from Greek αθηρ (ather) "sharp" and αινη (aine) "praise". Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, the daughter of Zeus and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece. She is associated with the olive tree and the owl.

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