Leto

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Given Name LETO

GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: Greek Mythology
OTHER SCRIPTS: Λητω (Ancient Greek)
PRONOUNCED: LE-TAW (Classical Greek), LEE-to (English)  [details]

Meaning & History

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

Related Names

OTHER LANGUAGES/CULTURES: Latona (Roman Mythology)
USER SUBMISSION: Léto

Categories

consorts of Zeus, goddesses, Greek mythology, mother goddesses, mothers
Entry updated July 11, 2018