Amalthea
Meaning of Amalthea
Amalthea is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in Greek mythology, where Amalthea was the name of a nymph who nursed and cared for the infant god Zeus. The name is derived from the Greek words "amal" meaning "tender" or "gentle" and "thea" meaning "goddess." With its rich mythological associations, Amalthea carries a sense of strength, nurturing, and divine femininity. In terms of pronunciation, Amalthea is pronounced as uh-MAL-thee-uh (/əmælˈθiə/) in English. This name also has a variation spelled as Amaltheia. Though not very common, Amalthea has been chosen by some parents in recent years, with 7 occurrences in 2021 and 6 occurrences in 2016 among newborns in the United States of America. Embracing this enchanting name will surely make your little girl stand out with its timeless charm and mythical allure.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as uh-MAL-thee-uh (/əmælˈθiə/)
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