Alkestis

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Gender Feminine
Usage Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Scripts Ἄλκηστις(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsAlcestis (latinized form), Alkistis (modern Greek transcription)
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Meaning & History

Derived from the Greek adjective ἀλκηστής (alkestes) meaning "valiant, brave, courageous", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength".