Athenea
Meaning of Athenea
Athenea is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl, with roots deeply embedded in ancient mythology and culture. Derived from the Greek name Athena, it carries the legacy of the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare. Pronounced as ah-teh-NEH-ah in Spanish (/aˈte.ne.a/), Athenea offers a melodic and elegant alternative to its more commonly known variation, Athena. Though relatively rare in the United States, with occurrences fluctuating modestly over the years—peaking at 16 newborns named Athenea in 2023—the name continues to captivate parents who are drawn to its rich historical associations and distinctive sound. Choosing Athenea for your daughter not only bestows her with a name that stands out but also connects her to an enduring legacy of strength and intellect.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ah-teh-NEH-ah (/aˈte.ne.a/)
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Notable People Named Athenea
| Athenea Paulinha Pérez Nsué is a Spanish model and beauty pageant titleholder who made history as the first woman of black descent to represent Spain in the Miss Universe pageant. |
| Athenea del Castillo Beivide, also known as Athenea, is a Spanish professional footballer and forward for Real Madrid CF and the Spain national team. |
