Gender Feminine
Scripts Λητώ(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. LEH-TAW(Classical Greek) LEE-to(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Possibly from Lycian lada meaning "wife". Other theories connect it to Greek λήθω (letho) meaning "hidden, forgotten". In Greek mythology she was the mother of Apollo and Artemis by Zeus.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesLatona(Roman Mythology)
User SubmissionsLéto, Létó, Leto

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Entry updated May 29, 2020